The Guardian: Russia clarifies Ukraine stance as Lavrov meets Kerry in ParisBy Guardian. Published March 30, 2014 at 11:14 pm Russian Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov and U.S. Secretary of State John Kerry shake hands ahead of their meeting in Paris on March 30. Photo by AFPRussia's foreign minister said Moscow was seeking a federal solution with greater autonomy for southern and eastern Ukraine. Read the story here