US Suspends cooperation with Russia

The United States on Monday suspended negotiations with Russia on efforts to revive a failed ceasefire in Syria and set up military co-ordination to target militants.

"This is not a decision that was taken lightly," State Department spokesman John Kirby said, accusing Russia and its Syrian ally of stepping up attacks on civilian areas.

White House spokesman Josh Earnest added: "Everybody's patience with Russia has run out.

We are suspending our participation in bilateral channels w/ Russia that were established to sustain CoH in #Syria: https://t.co/pZ5USDo9Rn
— State Department Spokesperson 2013-2025 (@statedeptspox_a) October 3, 2016