"We recommend that the FCO maintain a close dialogue with the Russian Government, and especially with Foreign Minister Lavrov. The policy differences between the UK and Russia over Syria are well known, but close dialogue with Russia is a prerequisite if the UK wishes to influence events in the region," the report reads.
Syria has been mired in civil war since 2011, with forces loyal to President Bashar Assad's government fighting numerous opposition factions and extremist groups.
The Foreign Affairs Committee of the British House of Commons called on London to closely coordinate with the Russian military in order to minimize the risk of the resumption of hostilities in Syria:
"We recommend that the UK support close coalition co-ordination with Russian military forces to minimize the scope for a return to hostilities through misunderstanding and to provide a means to act together to manage a joint response to outbreaks of violence," the report reads.
On February 22, Russia and the United States reached an agreement on a ceasefire in Syria, which took effect on February 27.
