Russia said it was ready to extend a Syria truce set to run out Friday evening for a further 72 hours, despite accusing the US and rebels of not fulfilling the deal. “We are prepared to extend the cessation of hostilities for a further 72 hours,” senior Russian officer Viktor ...
The UN Security Council will hold an urgent meeting on Friday to hear details of a US-Russian deal on Syria as it weighs whether to endorse the agreement, diplomats said. Council members will meet at 5:30 pm (2130 GMT) for the closed-door consultations called. Under the deal, all sides were ...
