Russia: Others may help secure Syria safe zones
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An official with Russia's military general staff says countries other than Russia, Turkey and Iran may have a role in securing four safe zones agreed on at Syria cease-fire talks the previous day.
Col.-Gen. Sergei Rudskoi told reporters on Friday that the "work of checkpoints and observation posts, as well as the management of security zones, will be carried out by the personnel and formations of Russia, Turkey and Iran." He added that, "by mutual agreement of the guarantor countries, the forces of other parties can be enlisted." He did not elaborate further or suggest which other countries could take part in enforcing the deal.
The agreement on four de-escalation zones was struck during the talks in Kazakhstan but Syrian rebel representatives have expressed doubts that it will work.
