US and Russia announce breakthrough cease-fire agreement on Syria
- 8 years ago
The U.S. and Russia have jointly announced an agreement on Syria that will see a nationwide cease-fire start early next week.
Secretary of State John Kerry said the plan could reduce violence in Syria and lead to a long-sought political transition.
The cease-fire begins at sundown Monday, Kerry said, coinciding with the Muslim Eid al-Adha holiday.
Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov, confirmed the agreement and said it could help expand the counterterrorism fight and aid deliveries to Syrian civilians.
As many as 500,000 people have died in Syria after more than five years of warfare.
Secretary of State John Kerry said the plan could reduce violence in Syria and lead to a long-sought political transition.
The cease-fire begins at sundown Monday, Kerry said, coinciding with the Muslim Eid al-Adha holiday.
Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov, confirmed the agreement and said it could help expand the counterterrorism fight and aid deliveries to Syrian civilians.
As many as 500,000 people have died in Syria after more than five years of warfare.