VOA: US, Russia Announce Cease-fire Plan for Syria
STATE DEPARTMENT — The United States and Russia have agreed on plans for a cessation of hostilities in Syria, a move that could pave the way for an expansion of humanitarian aid to besieged cities and set the stage for a resumption of talks on a political transition.
In a joint statement Monday, the U.S. and Russia proposed the cease-fire begin on February 27.
It would apply to all parties in the conflict, with the exception of terrorist groups such as the Islamic State group and al-Qaida-affiliated Jabhat al-Nusra.
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