Yuri Sergeevich Lavrov

Russian Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov has said that the response of Brussels to "the developments in the Balkans" has been "shy."

Lavrov, who is visiting Belgrade, noted "the risk of facing new misfortunes" in this region.

No decision on Ukraine's future could be taken without Kiev's involvement, US State Secretary John Kerry told Russian counterpart Sergei Lavrov.

Lavrov has however ruled out Russia's recognition of the leadership in Kiev, which he once again described as "fascists", despite describing describing the conversation as "very constructive".