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Syrian Opposition Hopes Lavrov-Kerry Talks Bring More Action From Russia

© Sputnik / Dmitriy Vinogradov / Go to the mediabankResidents of Latakia, Syria hold a rally to mark the Russian holiday of National Unity Day and to express gratitude to Russia for its combat operation in their country
Residents of Latakia, Syria hold a rally to mark the Russian holiday of National Unity Day and to express gratitude to Russia for its combat operation in their country - Sputnik International
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Syrian opposition's High Negotiations Committee (HNC) is expecting more 'positive' steps from Moscow ahead of the meeting between Russian Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov and US Secretary of State John Kerry, HNC spokesman Salem Meslet told Sputnik.

GENEVA (Sputnik) – On Tuesday, Kerry announced that he would travel to Moscow next week for discussions with Russian President Putin on the Syrian peace process.

"After the positive step of Mr. Putin we are expecting to see more positive decisions. We are expecting something that will really save the people of Syria from this nightmare. We look forward to see more action from Russia toward solving the problem of Syria," Meslet said.

On Monday, Russian President Vladimir Putin ordered the withdrawal of the country's air and naval forces from Syria, as they were deemed to have fulfilled the tasks assigned to them. Putin said the remaining groupings at the Hmeimim air facility in Syria's Latakia province and the naval facility in the port of Tartus would play a key role in monitoring the cessation of hostilities between the Syrian government and rebel forces.

"This is time to pay attention to a political solution. War never solves problems. The damage that happened to the Syrian people by the regime has to be stopped, and the only side that can really put pressure on the regime is Russia," Meslet told Sputnik.

Free Syrian Army fighter takes cover during fighting with the Syrian Army in Azaz, Syria - Sputnik International
Syrian Opposition Group Wants to See Russia as Partner in Anti-Terror Fight
Syria has been mired in civil war since 2011, with government forces fighting against numerous opposition factions and extremist groups. Russia conducted an aerial campaign against terrorists in Syria beginning from September 30, 2015 at the request of Syrian President Bashar Assad.

A US-Russia-brokered ceasefire came into force in Syria on February 27, although it does not apply to terrorist groups operating in the country, such as Daesh, which is banned in a range of states including Russia and the United States.

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