U.S. suspends talks with Russia on Syria ceasefire

Record ID: 84989

  • Title: U.S. suspends talks with Russia on Syria ceasefire
  • Date: 3rd October 2016
  • Summary: WASHINGTON, D.C., UNITED STATES (OCTOBER 3, 2016) (STATE TV - Broadcasters: NONE Digital: NONE) STATE DEPARTMENT SPOKESWOMAN ELIZABETH TRUDEAU WALKING TO PODIUM (SOUNDBITE) (English) STATE DEPARTMENT SPOKESWOMAN ELIZABETH TRUDEAU SAYING: "The United States is suspending its participation in bilateral channels with Russia that were established to sustain the cessation of hostilities. This is not a decision that was taken lightly. The United States spared no effort in negotiating and attempting to implement an arrangement with Russia aimed at reducing violence, providing unhindered humanitarian access, and degrading terrorist organizations operating in Syria, including Daesh and Al Qaeda in Syria. Unfortunately, Russia failed to live up to its own commitments including its own obligations under international humanitarian law in UNSCR 2254. And was also unwilling or unable to ensure Syrian regime adherence to the arrangements to which Moscow agreed. Rather Russia and the Syrian regime have chosen to pursue a military course inconsistent with the cessation of hostilities, demonstrated by intensified attacks against civilian area, targeting of critical infrastructure which as hospitals, preventing humanitarian aid from reaching civilians in need." REPORTER ASKING QUESTION
  • Embargoed: 18th October 2016 19:42
  • Keywords: United States Russia Syria cease-fire
  • Location: WASHINGTON, DC, UNITED STATES
  • City: WASHINGTON, DC, UNITED STATES
  • Country: USA
  • Topics: Conflicts/War/Peace,Insurgencies
  • Reuters ID: LVA00152GD2YV
  • Aspect Ratio: 16:9
  • Story Text: The United States said on Monday (October 3) it was suspending talks with Russia on trying to end the violence in Syria and accused Moscow of not living up to its commitments under a ceasefire agreement.
    "The United States is suspending its participation in bilateral channels with Russia that were established to sustain the cessation of hostilities," U.S. State Department spokeswoman Elizabeth Trudeau at a press briefing. "This is not a decision that was taken lightly."
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