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United States Secretary of State John Kerry says there will be "consequences" if Russia does not find a way to change its course on the Ukraine crisis.

Kerry made the remarks at a press conference after his talks with his Russian counterpart Sergei Lavrov in London.

Kerry said Russian President Vladimir Putin is not prepared to make any decision on Ukraine until after Sunday's referendum in Crimea.

He also said there is a better way for Russia to pursue "legitimate interests" in Ukraine, while stressing that the United States will not recognize the outcome of the referendum in Crimea.

Lavov said Russia will "respect the will of the people of Crimea."

He said Russia and the United States did not have a " common vision" on the crisis in Ukraine, but described his talks with Kerry as "constructive."

Crimea, a Ukrainian autonomous republic, will hold a referendum Sunday over its future status .

The Russian government is expressing disappointment over a statement on Crimea's upcoming referendum, made by the Organization for Security and Cooperation in Europe.

Moscow has been insisting that the referendum to be held on Sunday is perfectly legal, citing the Helsinki Act of 1975 that guarantees a right of all nations to decide freely their internal and external political status.