Russia accuses US of indulging 'provocative' Kiev Russia accuses the United States and some European countries of indulging "provocative" actions by Ukraine, as tensions mount over Russia's seizure of Ukrainian ships. Russian Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov, in Geneva for a United Nations conference, was asked about Western sanctions targeting Moscow following Sunday's confrontation in the Kerch Straight. IMAGES AND SOUNDBITES of Sergei Lavrov during a press conferenceREFILING TO ADD MENTION REGARDING HANDLES IN SOUNDBITES