Russia Sends Detailed Explanation on Eastern Ghouta to UN Envoy

Russian Defense Minister Sergei Shoigu sent an explanation of Russian initiatives on Eastern Ghouta and Raqqa to UN Special Envoy for Syria Staffan de Mistura, the ministry said.

La verdadera misión de la llamada Coalición Internacional es apoyar a los terroristas : Al-Jaafari

El embajador permanente de Siria ante la ONU, Bashar al-Jaafari, denunció que EEUU, Francia y Gran Bretaña, no han escatimado esfuerzo para socavar a Siria, resaltando que la verdadera misión de la llamada Coalición Internacional es otorgar apoyo a los terroristas en Siria.

UN Can't Verify Claims of Chemical Attacks in Syria 'Independently' - De Mistura

The United Nations is unable to independently confirm allegations of recent chemical attacks in several locations in Syria, UN Special Envoy for Syria Staffan de Mistura told the Security Council.

Syrian gov't rejects UN-led constitutional committee

The Syrian government said Tuesday it rejects any formation of a constitutional committee by the UN out of the context of the Syrian talks in Sochi held last month, according to state news agency SANA.

La Syrie condamne avec fermeté les allégations lancées par de Mistura et le ministère français des AE

Une source officielle du ministère des AE et des Expatriés a affirmé que la Syrie condamne avec fermeté les allégations lancées par l’envoyé spécial de l’ONU pour la Syrie, Staffan de Mistura, et le ministère français des AE l’accusant d’avoir entravé le progrès dans le dernier round à Genève.

Syria sides meet again in Geneva, with expectations low

Syria's government and opposition meet Monday for a seventh round of UN-sponsored peace talks in Geneva with little expectation of a breakthrough to end the six-year conflict.

De Mistura: Astana talks to produce positive results

UN Secretary-General's Special Envoy for Syria Staffan de Mistura said on Thursday that the relentless efforts of Iran, Russia and Turkey during Astana talks are to bear fruits to prevent increase of conflicts in Syria.

Al-Jaafari: Talks with De Mistura Focused on Fighting Terrorism

The round of talks held today between the Syrian Arab Republic's Delegation and the UN Special Envoy for Syria Staffan De Mistura in Geneva focused on the issue of fighting terrorism, particularly in the light of the terrorist attacks currently targeting Damascus and Hama countryside, the delegation's head, Dr. Bashar Al-Jaafari has announced, pointing out that the two sides made an assessment for Astana and Geneva political processes at the request of the UN envoy.

Syria talks hit snag before opening ceremony in Geneva

UN-led negotiations on the war in Syria got off to a delayed start following disputes over the participation of the Syrian opposition delegation.

Low expectations as Syria talks resume once again

UN-brokered Syrian peace talks resume in Geneva on Thursday, but hopes of a breakthrough are dim, clouded by persistent violence and deadlock over the country's political future.

UN Says Cannot Confirm Syria Talks Postponement

The timing of the next Syria talks in Geneva was thrown into doubt on Friday after the UN said it could not confirm a Russian announcement that they had been postponed.

UN Invited to Syrian Peace Talks Next Week

The United Nations has been invited to attend Syrian peace talks scheduled to begin Monday in the Kazakh capital of Astana.

Steinmeier says no date for next intra-Syrian talks in Geneva set yet

A date for the resumption of talk in Geneva on a political settlement of the conflict in Syria has not been set yet, German Foreign Minister Frank-Walter Steinmeier said upon arrival for a meeting of European Union foreign ministers.

Another Draft Resolution on Syria to Be Considered by UN General Assembly Friday

On Monday, a vote on a draft resolution calling for a ceasefire in Syria’s Aleppo at the UN Security Council was vetoed by Russia and China.

De Mistura to Meet With Trump for Clarification of Stance on Syria

UN Special Envoy for Syria Staffan de Mistura said that he plans to meet with US President-elect Donald Trump during his visit to the United States.

UN denies media reports that Special Envoy for Syria is resigning

The United Nations on Thursday denied media reports that the UN Special Envoy for Syria Staffan de Mistura is resigning his post.

Russian Foreign Ministry: De Mistura’s assistant is distorting facts

A source at the Russian Foreign Ministry said that Jan Egeland, the Senior Special Advisor to the UN Special Envoy to Syria Staffan de Mistura, is distorting facts by saying that implementing of the UN humanitarian plan in Aleppo depends on Moscow and Damascus.

Syrian govt rejects UN proposal on eastern Aleppo

The Syrian government refused the UN envoy’s latest proposal for a truce in Aleppo on Sunday, calling on "insurgents" to withdraw and saying it would not grant autonomy to the terroristrebel-held east in exchange for calm.

Al-Moallem: Syria calls on UN to compel countries supporting terrorism to respect UNSC resolutions

Deputy Prime Minister, Foreign and Expatriates Minister Walid al-Moallem received on Sunday the UN Special Envoy for Syria Staffan de Mistura and his accompanying delegation.

De Mistura voices “shock” over terrorist rocket attacks on Aleppo city

UN Special Envoy for Syria Staffan de Mistura voiced “shock” over the attacks by terrorist organizations that have been firing large numbers of shells and rockets at the neighborhoods of Aleppo city during the past 48 hours.