Russian President Vladimir Putin announced that the cease-fire was negotiated with Russia and Turkey who would also act as guarantors. The truce will be followed by peace talks between the government and opposition.
   
 
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Syria declares countrywide cease-fire effective at midnight following its ‘victories and advances’
Russian President Vladimir Putin announced that the cease-fire was negotiated with Russia and Turkey who would also act as guarantors. The truce will be followed by peace talks between the government and opposition.
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