Syria ceasfire talks very fragile: Russia

Russia says discussions about a possible ceasefire in Syria are still continuing, but in a flimsy manner while there is no consensus on resolving the foreign-sponsored crisis gripping the Arab country.

"The process is very fragile, discussions are under way, one can't speak about unanimity in the process of a Syrian settlement," Kremlin spokesman Dmitry Peskov told reporters on Thursday.

The Russian official made the remarks one day after a Western official, whose name was not released in reports, said Moscow has made a proposal to begin a truce in Syria on March 1, adding; however, that no agreement has been reached on the initiative.

The unidentified source further noted that the United States has concerns about some elements of the Russian bid.

“The fact of the matter is that no plans have been announced. This means it should be understood and let’s not jump to any conclusions. You know that Russia is consistently applying efforts in the context of settling the Syrian conflict together with other countries that are participants in the process. I wouldn’t jump ahead,” Peskov added.

Earlier this week, Russian Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov said that Moscow has proposed to Washington an "absolutely specific scheme" seeking an end to violence in Syria.

The top Russian diplomat further reiterated on Thursday that Moscow is awaiting a US response to the proposal for a ceasefire in Syria.

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