A nationwide ceasefire in Syria brokered by Russia and Turkey was in effect early Friday, a potentially major breakthrough in the nearly 6-year conflict, despite reports of isolated clashes. The deal, which does not include designated terrorists like ISIL Takfiri group, was announced hours earlier by Russian President Vladimir Putin ...
Putin’s spokesman Dmitry Peskov said the French side insisted that the visit should focus extensively on Syria: the president decided to cancel the visit France says Russian President Vladimir Putin has cancelled his visit to Paris planned for next Tuesday after the French insisted on holding talks only on Syria. ...
