"We have absolutely no intention and no interests in crossing the Ukrainian border," Lavrov told Russian state television in an interview, appearing to firmly rule out an invasion of mainland Ukraine after Moscow's seizure of Crimea.
"We (Russia and the West) are getting closer in our positions," he added.
According to AFP, Lavrov also noted that the recent contacts had shown the outlines of a "possible joint initiative which could be presented to our Ukrainian colleagues.”