Russia: Syrian regime may take part in peace talks
BEIRUT (AP) — The Syrian government has agreed "in principle" to attend a conference proposed by Russia and the United States on ending the Arab country's conflict, Russia's foreign ministry said Friday. It was the first confirmation that President Bashar Assad's government would be willing to take part in the talks with the opposition. But despite the announcement from Moscow, one of Assad's staunchest allies, Damascus has not offered any definitive statement on the proposed talks. and...
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