Russia proposes March ceasefire in Syria

US believes Russia buying time to crush Syrian rebels

Russia proposes March ceasefire in Syria

Russia has proposed a March 1 ceasefire in Syria, US officials say, but Washington believes Moscow is giving itself and the Syrian government three weeks to try to crush moderate rebel groups.

The US has countered with demands for the fighting to stop immediately, the officials said. Peace talks are supposed to resume by February 25.

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