Afghan president ends 18-day cease-fire with Taliban

Afghan President Ashraf Ghani on Saturday ended his government's cease-fire with the Taliban, ordering security forces to resume operations.

Russian Defense Ministry: Washington does not implement UNSC resolution 2401

The Russian Defense Ministry confirmed that the US is not doing any work to implement UN Security Council Resolution no.2401 while claiming Russia of violation of the provisions of the resolution.

Five Terrorist Groups Create Joint Command Center in East Ghouta : Russian MoD

Despite the adoption of a UN Security Council resolution on a 30-day ceasefire in Syria, the situation in the embattled East Ghouta suburb, east of Damascus, is escalating as militant groups continue attacks on government forces, according to the Russian military.

UN Security Council unanimously backs Syria ceasefire

With Russia's backing, the UN Security Council unanimously backed a 30-day ceasefire in Syria to allow for humanitarian aid deliveries and medical evacuations.

Libyan rivals agree on nationwide ceasefire

The two main rivals in conflict-ridden Libya have agreed on a nationwide ceasefire, except for in the fight against terrorist groups, and will work on holding early presidential and parliamentary elections, according to a joint declaration.

US-backed mercenaries in Southern Syria Reject Ceasefire Deal

The largest coalition of militant groups in Southern Syria announced that they have refused to participate in a US-Russia brokered cessation of hostilities stretching across Quneitra, Dara'a and Western Sweida.

Lavrov: Meeting with US President focused on de-escalation zones in Syria

Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov stressed that the talks with the US President Donald Trump focused on the de-escalation zones plan in Syria and the importance of Washington’s support to the cessation of hostilities which serves its interests.

Russian & US top brass discuss plan for Syrian safe zones

Senior US and Russian military commanders have discussed the situation in Syria, where a Russian-proposed plan to establish four safe zones to promote a cessation of hostilities came into force hours ago.

Russian DM: Setting up de-escalation zones in Syria allows isolating terrorists

Russian Defense Ministry announced on Friday that the memorandum on setting up de-escalation areas in Syria allows the isolation of terrorists from the “armed opposition” and that it will come into force on the midnight of May 6th.

Syria: Armed groups breach cessation of hostilities agreement 27 times during last 24 hours

The Russian Coordination Center in Hmeimem stated on Tuesday that the armed groups breached the cessation of hostilities agreement in Syria 27 times over the past 24 hours.

Arab League urges political solution to Yemeni crisis as cease-fire declared

The Arab League on Wednesday urged a political solution to the Yemeni crisis and welcomed a U.S.-brokered truce between Yemen's Shiite Houthi group and the Saudi-led Arab military coalition, said a senior official with the pan-Arab body.

UN Declares Russia's Truce Extension in Aleppo Inadequate

The United Nations says Russia's extension of a truce in the Syrian city of Aleppo is not enough time to allow humanitarian aid to be delivered to besieged civilians.

Russian Defense Ministry: Washington thwarted all efforts for cessation of hostilities in Syria

The Russian Defense Ministry on Tuesday stated that “the opposition” supported by the US in Syria is “an integral part of Jabhat al-Nusra”.

Putin unsure of U.S. commitment to Syria cease-fire amid increased attacks

Russian President Vladimir Putin expressed concern Saturday about the United States' commitment to upholding the cease-fire agreement in Syria.

UN Syria envoy hails 'significant drop in violence'

The UN's Syria envoy has applauded a fall in violence through the first 24 hours of a fragile ceasefire but said security concerns meant aid convoys had not yet deployed.

Russia: Washington refused to list Ahrar al-Cham among terrorist organizations, hasn’t provided coordinates for Jabhat al-Nusra terrorists

The Russian Defense Ministry confirmed that Washington hasn’t yet provided any information that allows for pinpointing the coordinates of Jabhat al-Nusra terrorists in Syria with precision.

Syria government 'approves' US-Russia truce deal: state media

Syria's government Saturday approved a ceasefire deal brokered by its Russian ally and the US to end fighting in the war-ravaged country, but the main opposition group was more cautious.

Kurdish militias announce ceasefire with Turkish forces in Syria

A Kurdish-led military council announced Tuesday it had reached a temporary ceasefire agreement with Turkish forces deployed in northern Syria.

Colombia and FARC sign historic ceasefire deal

The Colombian government and the Revolutionary Armed Forces of Colombia (FARC) have signed a ceasefire, which includes the armed group laying down their arms after more than 50 years of conflict.

UN outraged at attacks on civilians in Syria

The UN Security Council expressed outrage on Thursday at attacks on civilians and medical facilities in Syria and warned they may amount to war crimes.