Tuesday, October 4, 2016

Kerry Criticizes Russia for Supporting Syrian President al-Assad

U.S. Secretary of State John Kerry criticized Russia for its "irresponsible and profoundly ill-advised decision" to support Syrian President Bashar al-Assad and said efforts to end the Syrian war must continue, despite the suspension of U.S.-Russian talks on a cease-fire.




"I want to be clear that we are not giving up on the Syrian people and we are not abandoning the pursuit of peace," Kerry said Tuesday in Brussels.

Cease-fire implementation talks suspended

Monday, the United States and Russia suspended talks to implement a cease-fire in Syria, after the United States accused Moscow of not honoring its commitment to stop fighting and ensure relief aid reached besieged neighborhoods.

Kerry said the United States and Russia will still discuss Syria during larger multilateral negotiations.

Kerry said he is outraged Russia has not protested the Syrian government's use of chlorine gas and barrel bombs...
 [voanews.com]
4/10/16
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