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Putin, Obama confirm willingness to strengthen Syria ceasefire: Kremlin

Published: 19 Apr 2016 - 12:00 am | Last Updated: 06 Nov 2021 - 07:42 pm
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Moscow: Russian President Vladimir Putin and his US counterpart Barack Obama agreed during a phonecall on Monday to strengthen a Syria ceasefire brokered by their two nations, the Kremlin said.

"The leaders discussed in detail the situation in Syria, confirming in particular their intention to facilitate the strengthening of a Russian-US initiated ceasefire in this country as well as access for humanitarian aid," the Kremlin said in a statement.

AFP