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May 10, 2016

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