Russia's Vladimir Putin has telephoned US President Barack Obama to discuss a possible diplomatic solution to the crisis in Ukraine. They considered a US plan for a halt to Russia's military build-up up on the border with Ukraine, a troop withdrawal in Crimea, and moves to protect the Russian speakers in the region.
BBC: Putin and Obama discuss diplomatic plan
Russian President Vladimir Putin has telephoned his US counterpart to discuss a possible diplomatic solution to the crisis in Ukraine.
