Kremlin says Putin, Obama seek 'new initiatives' on Syria
Russian President Vladimir Putin and US President Barack Obama have told their foreign ministers to keep in close touch and seek "new initiatives" to end Syria's civil war, the Kremlin said after a telephone conversation between the two leaders.
The Kremlin said Putin and Obama also pledged to seek to avoid steps that would harm Russian-US relations, which have been strained by differences over Syria and other issues including Putin's treatment of opponents since he began a new term as president last May. (Reuters)
