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Russia slams US for 'unacceptable' delay on Syria ceasefire enforcement

Published: 21 Mar 2016 - 01:20 pm | Last Updated: 13 Nov 2021 - 01:34 am
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Civilians fix damaged water pipes in Deraa province, Syria February 28, 2016. Reuters

 

Moscow: Moscow on Monday accused Washington of stalling on the enforcement of a ceasefire in war-torn Syria that took effect late last month and warned it could respond to truce violations unilaterally. 

"The delay in the entry into force of the rules agreed upon for responding to violations of the ceasefire in Syria is unacceptable," lieutenant general Sergei Rudskoy said in a statement, accusing Washington of showing "no readiness" to discuss the agreement with Russia. 

AFP