Moscow: Separation of “Opposition” From Terrorists Key to Cessation of Hostilities in Syria

The Russian Foreign Ministry called for restoring the cessation of hostilities in Syria, where the key factor is the separation of opposition from terrorists.

SOCHI (Sputnik) — Russia is witnessing a dramatic escalation of the situation in Syria after the failure of the Moscow-Washington agreements on ceasefire, Russian Deputy Foreign Minister Mikhail Bogdanov said Tuesday.

“We state a serious escalation in Syria as a result of derailment of the Russian-US agreements of September 9,” Bogdanov said.

 He added that the United States failed to fulfill its promise to separate the so-called “moderate opposition” and terrorists.

  “We are convinced that the cessation of hostilities can and should be restored. The key to this is the separation of the moderates and terrorists. But we need guarantees and practical efforts on the part of external actors who are able to influence the armed opposition,” the deputy minister stressed.

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