Ukraine conflict focus of German, Russian talks

MOSCOW – Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov says he and his German counterpart have discussed resuming international talks on resolving the conflict in eastern Ukraine in light of escalating tensions.

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Lavrov said after Monday’s meeting with German Foreign Minister Frank-Walter Steinmeier that the situation is cause for “serious concerns” given Russia’s recent contention that Ukraine sent “saboteurs” to carry out attacks in Crimea.

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Moscow says two Russians were killed while preventing the incursions this month, while Ukraine denies they took place.

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Steinmeier says Germany isn’t clear what really happened and wants both Russia and Ukraine to investigate further.

Russia annexed Crimea from Ukraine in March 2014, and a conflict between Russia-backed separatists and Ukrainian forces flared up in eastern Ukraine weeks later.