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Kerry: U.S., Russia Agree to Press for Nationwide Ceasefire in Syria

HeadlineMay 10, 2016

Secretary of State John Kerry says the United States and Russia have agreed to press for the reinstatement of a nationwide ceasefire in Syria. Kerry addressed reporters.

Secretary of State John Kerry: “Now, as I said before when we were in Vienna, these are words on a piece of paper, they are not actions. But they are a commitment by Russia to, in fact, limit the Syrian regime from its ability to fly in civilian-occupated areas, as well as to work with the commanders on the ground, in order to try to deliver stability and a reaffirmation of the cessation of hostilities.”

The Syrian military meanwhile said it would extend for two days a ceasefire confined to the embattled city of Aleppo and its surrounding areas. Violence has continued in the area despite the truce.

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