Russia calls for 48-hour extension of Syria truce

September 14, 2016 22:50

Russia today called for a 48-hour extension of the Syria truce it brokered with the United States last week.

Moscow "calls for the extension of the cessation of hostilities on all Syrian territory for 48 hours," senior Russian military officer Viktor Poznikhir said in a briefing broadcast on state television.

He added that rebels had violated the ceasefire 60 times since it came into force on Monday.

"We also note that some groups controlled by the United States, such as Ahrar al-Sham, have openly stated their unwillingness to cease fire," Poznikhir said.

"The greatest number of violations is associated with these groups."

In a phone call with US Secretary of State John Kerry today, Russian Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov called on Washington to ensure it separates moderate rebels from jihadist groups.

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