ceasefire in Syria

UN Adviser says Astana’s goal to consolidate ceasefire

Astana - Arab Today

Peace in Syria and consolidating ceasefire are the core of talks scheduled to be held in the capital of Kazakhstan, Astana, on Monday, said Vitaly Naumkin senior Adviser to UN Special Envoy to Syria. He expressed his optimism over the results of the meeting, saying that it is positive signal to see the involvement of the major parties, stressing thatRead more

UN Security Council Approves Resolution Supporting Ceasefire

New York - Arab Today

The UN Security Council on Saturday unanimously passed a resolution supporting the ceasefire in Syria which was brokered by Turkey and Russia. The ceasefire, announced this week, was the third one this year that sought to end the nearly six-year war. Russia and Turkey co-brokered the ceasefire which took effect midnight Thursday between the Syrian regime and several groups. Read more

Putin discusses Astana talks between Damascus, opposition

Moscow - Arab Today

Russian President Vladimir Putin discussed preparations for talks between the Syrian government and opposition in Astana with President of Kazakhstan Nursultan Nazarbayev, the Kremlin said Friday. Issues were discussed relating to the planned peaceful Syrian settlement talks in Astana, as well as the outcome of the St. Petersburg summit of the Eurasian Economic Union and the Collective Security Treaty Organization,"Read more

Russian, Turkish Foreign Ministers Discuss Syria Ceasefire

Moscow - Arab Today

Russian Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov and Turkish counterpart Mevlut Cavusoglu discussed During a phone conversation on Friday matters related to implementing the deal on ceasefire in Syria. Russia's foreign ministry said the two ministers agreed on the importance for all opposition groups to stick to the ceasefire in Syria and to show a constructive approach ahead of a forthcomingRead more

Jordan Premier, Turkish Counterpart Discuss Deal on Ceasefire in Syria

Amman - Arab Today

Jordan's Prime Minister Hani Al Mulki today received a telephone call from his Turkish counterpart Binali Yildirim, during which they discussed the recent Russian-Turkish deal on ceasefire in Syria. Jordanian government said in a statement today that Al Mulki expressed hope that the ceasefire deal would pave the road for launching a political process that results in the returnRead more

Russia Seeks International Support for Resolution on Syrian ceasefire Deal

Moscow - Arab Today

Russia has submitted a draft resolution aimed at supporting the nationwide ceasefire in Syria to the UN Security Council, Russian Ambassador to the UN Vitaly Churkin said, expressing his hope that the UNSC will vote on the document on Saturday. The Russian envoy to the UN also stressed that Moscow welcomes the participation of every side that is genuinelyRead more

Russian embassy in Damascus hit

Moscow - Arab Today

Russian Foreign Ministry spokeswoman Maria Zakharova said on Thursday that Russia's embassy in Damascus was hit by a mortar shell afternoon, Sputnik reported. The spokeswoman added that the embassy compound was attacked and the explosion caused minor material damage but no casualties. "Another attack on the Russian embassy is unacceptable and should be strongly condemned," Zakharova stressed. "The extremists’ attemptsRead more

AL Chief welcomes ceasefire in Syria

Cairo - Arab Today

Arab League Secretary General Ahmed Abul Gheit on Thursday welcomed an agreement made to announce a nationwide ceasefire in Syria. In a statement, the Arab League chief said the situation in Syria is an important issue on the table of Arab states. He hoped that the agreement would reflect a strong will to reach a political solution for the currentRead more

Russian defence ministry unveils list of militant groups joining ceasefire

Moscow - Arab Today

The Russian Defense Ministry disclosed on Thursday a list of armed opposition groups that had agreed to join a nationwide ceasefire in Syria, Sputnik news agency reported. Earlier on Thursday, Russian President Vladimir Putin announced that the Syrian government and armed opposition groups had reached an agreement on a nationwide ceasefire in Syria and on readiness to start peace talks.Read more

Russian president announces ceasefire in Syria, to start midnight

Moscow - Arab Today

Russian President Vladimir Putin announced on Thursday that a ceasefire in Syria had been signed, which will start at midnight. During a meeting with Russian Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov and Defense Minister Sergei Shoygu today, Putin said three documents had been signed: a ceasefire agreement between the Syrian government and the armed opposition; a list of control mechanisms to ensureRead more