Control groups continue monitoring the ceasefire compliance within the implementation of the Memorandum on the de-escalation zones in the Syrian Arab Republic, which had been signed by the Russia, Turkey, and Iran on May 4, 2017, according to the Russian Ministry of Defense. Situation in the de-escalation zones is assessed ...
Russia on Friday requested closed-door talks ahead of a UN Security Council meeting called by the United States to discuss violent protests in Iran, diplomats said. Moscow condemned Washington for interfering in Iranian affairs and opposed discussion of the demonstrations at the top UN body.
