Kremlin: Syria Ceasefire Goes into Effect

MOSCOW-The Syria ceasefire is in effect, although this process is not easy, Kremlin spokesman Dmitry Peskov said on Monday.

“The heads of state – the presidents of Russia and the United States – stressed from the very beginning that the road to the really stable truce would not be easy and could not be easy by definition due to the complex situation in the region,” the official said, according to Itar Tass.

But “it is important that the agreement [on the truce] has been reached and now the main steps have been taken in compliance with the agreement reached,” the presidential spokesman underlined.

“The process is under way and it was clear from the outset that it wouldn’t proceed easily,” Peskov said.

The Kremlin spokesman referred to the reports by the military that “the truce has come into force”.

Kremlin cautions against accusing Russia of violating agreements on Syria

The Kremlin has again urged foreign partners to be careful when accusing Russia of violating agreements on Syria.

“Moscow has repeatedly made calls to partners to be extremely careful and accurate when accusing anyone of undermining the truce. The situation is not stable now. Here only such calls can be resumed,” the official stated.

Peskov responded to recent comments of Saudi Arabia’s foreign minister who accused Russia of violating agreements on ceasefire that came into effect in Syria on February 27.

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