WASHINGTON (Sputnik) — The deterioration of the ceasefire in Syria has urged the US government to work through diplomatic channels on its refreshment, White House Press Secretary Josh Earnest said in a briefing on Tuesday.
"The cessation of hostilities is continuing to fray…That’s why The United States has been working so tenaciously through diplomatic channels to try to refresh the cessation of hostilities," Earnest stated.
The spokesman added the United States hopes that Syrian political talks can build a momentum amid the renewed commitment to the ceasefire.
The latest round of Syria peace talks took place in April, with the next round expected in May. The negotiations, mediated by UN Envoy for Syria Staffan de Mistura, saw the participation of a Syrian government delegation, as well as three opposition groups — the Riyadh-formed High Negotiations Committee, the Moscow-Cairo and the Hmeimim groups.
