MOSCOW (Sputnik) – The total number of armed groups agreeing to the ceasefire regime in Syria has reached 35, the Russian reconciliation center said in a daily newsletter published on the Russian Defense Ministry’s website Monday.
"Over the past 24 hours agreements have been reached with commanders of five units totaling up to 550 people, operating in Damascus province. The total number of illegal armed groups that have declared their commitment to the implementation and adoption of the terms of the cessation of hostilities reached 35," the center said.
The Latakia-based ceasefire monitoring center said talks were ongoing with leaders of four militant groups acting in Damascus, Daraa and Hama provinces.
