Syria Supports Russian Initiative on "De-escalation Zones", Stresses Commitment to Cessation of Hostilities Agreement

Syria supports the Russian initiative on establishing de-escalation zones in the country and affirms its commitment to the regime of the cessation of hostilities signed on December 30, 2016, including the non shelling of these zones, an official source at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Expatriates said on Wednesday, stressing Syria's keenness on preserving the safety and territorial integrity of its lands.

Poutine et Erdogan d'accord sur la mise en place de «zones de désescalade» pour «pacifier» la Syrie

Au cours d'une conférence de presse commune donnée à Sotchi, le président russe et son homologue turc ont annoncé un projet commun afin de «pacifier» la Syrie : la création de «zones de désescalade» afin de renforcer le cessez-le-feu.

Syria safe zones top of the agenda as Putin, Erdogan meet in Sochi

The presidents of Russia and Turkey, who back opposing sides in the Syrian war, were set to discuss the situation in the Arab nation during a meeting in the Russian Black Sea coastal city of Sochi on Wednesday.

US to focus on 'elimination' of ISIS by military force

The United States will set up "interim zones of stability" to help refugees return home in the next phase of the fight against the Islamic State of Iraq and the Levant group and al-Qaeda, the US secretary of defense said on Wednesday.

Syria safe zones feasible if Damascus agrees : Sergey Lavrov

Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov expressed willingness to support the establishment of 'safe zones' for refugees in Syria should such a plan include close cooperation with the UN and the Syrian authorities.

Turkey, Russia Taking Wait-And-See Approach on Trump's Syria Safe Zones

Turkey says it is too early to comment on U.S. President Donald Trump's plan to establish safe zones in Syria.

US Skips Over Russian Consultations Regarding Plans on Safe Zone in Syria

US President Donald Trump's administration should consider the implications of establishing a safe zone in Syria, Kremlin spokesman Dmitry Peskov said Thursday.

Trump says 'absolutely' plans to create safe zones in Syria

US President Donald Trump on Wednesday said he "will absolutely do safe zones in Syria for the people," apparently corroborating details of a draft executive order obtained by i24NEWS that calls for "the US to create "a plan to provide safe areas in Syria and in the surrounding region" for displaced residents.

No-Fly Zone in Syria to Benefit Terrorists, 'Who Have Everything But Aircraft'

Iranian President Hassan Rouhani stated that a no-fly zone in Syria will serve to only strengthen foreign-sponsored terrorists in Syria.

Kerry demands immediate grounding of all aircraft over N. Syria

In a furious speech, US Secretary of State John Kerry said that all air forces must be grounded in N. Syria as the only way to give the truce a chance and enable humanitarian aid to get through.

US warns Syrian regime not to fly near troops : We always have "the right" to defend our forces

The Pentagon warned the Syrian regime Monday it is prepared to shoot down planes threatening US-led coalition forces in northern Syria, but stopped short of declaring a no-fly zone.

Lavrov: Applying “Stop to Fighting acts” in Syria depends on the US willingness

Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov said on Wednesday that applying an agreement which was agreed upon in Munich to stop “the fighting acts” in Syria depends on the will of the US.

Russian S-400 undermines Turkey's plan to impose safe zone in Syria, eliminates the threats of the aerial aggressions by Israel or Turkey

The deployment of Russia's S-400 missile air defense system and the intensified Russian airstrikes in northern Syria have undermined Ankara's plan to impose a safe zone on the Syrian side of the Syria-Turkey borders, analysts say.

Erdoğan still pursuing no-fly zone in northern Syria

President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan has again voiced his desire to create a no-fly zone and establish a train-and-equip program for Syrian rebels while floating the idea of building settlements for Syrian refugees in line with their “national architectural style.”

US general say America should consider no-fly zone in ISIS fight

WASHINGTON - The United States should consider all measures including a no-fly zone in the fight against Islamic State, Gen. John Allen, the outgoing special US.envoy for the coalition against the militant group in Iraq and Syria, told CNN on Thursday.

Allies warming to no-fly zone in Syria (Erdoğan)

Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan said the West is coming around to Turkey’s plan for a safe zone inside Syrian territory.

Kerry meets with Syria opposition leader, "slams catastrophe"

Secretary of State John Kerry and Syrian Opposition Council President Khaled Khoja met Thursday to discuss Syria’s ongoing crisis and ways to boost U.S. assistance to the opposition.