Russia confirms ‘fragile’ Syrian ceasefire deal
Syrian government and rebel groups have agreed a ceasefire, according to Russian President Vladimir Putin.
By SARA STEFANINI
12/29/16, 1:10 PM CET
Updated 12/29/16, 1:14 PM CET
Russia and Turkey have reached a “fragile” deal for a ceasefire in Syria that, if successful, will allow Russia to start withdrawing its military presence, Kremlin officials confirmed on Thursday.
The ceasefire is due to come into force at midnight local time on Thursday.
The agreement is laid out in three documents, Russian President Vladimir Putin said, according to the Russian news service RT — one signed between the Syrian government and opposition forces, another on the “complex” measures needed to control the ceasefire, and a third on a declaration of intent to settle the Syrian conflict.
“This agreement we’ve reached is very fragile,” Putin said. “They require special attention and patience, professional attitude and constant contact with our partners.”
Russia confirms ‘fragile’ Syrian ceasefire deal
Syrian government and rebel groups have agreed a ceasefire, according to Russian President Vladimir Putin.
By SARA STEFANINI
12/29/16, 1:10 PM CET
Updated 12/29/16, 1:14 PM CET
Russia and Turkey have reached a “fragile” deal for a ceasefire in Syria that, if successful, will allow Russia to start withdrawing its military presence, Kremlin officials confirmed on Thursday.
The ceasefire is due to come into force at midnight local time on Thursday.
The agreement is laid out in three documents, Russian President Vladimir Putin said, according to the Russian news service RT — one signed between the Syrian government and opposition forces, another on the “complex” measures needed to control the ceasefire, and a third on a declaration of intent to settle the Syrian conflict.
“This agreement we’ve reached is very fragile,” Putin said. “They require special attention and patience, professional attitude and constant contact with our partners.”
Russia confirms ‘fragile’ Syrian ceasefire deal