Observe and punish

The United States invited Russia to introduce a new round -the -clock control system for ceasefire in Syria. This was stated by US Secretary of State John Kerry, reports The New York Times.

The idea is to distinguish between the territories of the country free from warfare. “We even suggested holding a line, an absolute line, and say:“ You don’t go there, we don’t come here, and everything that is in the middle is an honest game, ”Kerry said. According to him, the Russian side considers this proposal“ over the next week or so ”the decision will be made.

Russia's participation in diplomatic efforts to resolve the conflict is generally encouraging, ”the Secretary of State said. At the same time, Kerry expressed doubt about the sincerity of statements by Russian President Vladimir Putin about the fight against terrorism as the goal of Moscow in Syria.

“We are not going to sit and watch how he supports the regime and strikes the opposition, saying:“ It works, ”Kerry said.“ Obviously, we are not so stupid. ”

On April 15, Kerry, in a telephone conversation with the head of the Russian Foreign Ministry, Sergei Lavrov, asked Russia to use his influence on Assad regime in order to stop violations of the truce.

On April 16, the source of the State Department said that the United States is urging Russia to help to terminate the offensive of the Syrian government forces into opposition groups in Aleppo. In Washington, they fear that these fighting can lead to a breakdown of the ceasefire.

"The Barack Obama administration expressed the serious concern of Russia, which took the obligation not to participate in military operations against groups that participate in a ceasefire," the State Department said.

On Tuesday, US President Barack Obama, during a telephone conversation with Putin, urged Damascus to terminate the opposition attacks . The leaders of the two countries pledged to promote the regime initiated by Russia and the United States to cessation of hostilities in this country, as well as to ensure the access of humanitarian aid in the relevant areas. Obama also emphasized the need to promote the political transition process in order to put an end to the conflict in Syria.

The presidents of Russia and the United States emphasized the importance of intersiria negotiations held in Geneva under the auspices of the UN.