MOSCOW (Sputnik) — On Monday, the Syrian opposition’s High Negotiations Committee (HNC) put on hold its participation in the intra-Syria talks, citing the recent serious violations of the ceasefire and worsening of the situation with the humanitarian aid access.
"This is not a simple situation, and of course, it causes some concern," Peskov told reporters.
The latest round of the intra-Syria talks began on April 13, and according to the United Nations was supposed to focus on Syria's political transition, governance, and the constitution.
Earlier on Wednesday, Sputnik learned from a source close to the HNC that the delegation had split over the issue of the necessity to continue the current round of intra-Syrian talks in Geneva. Part of the delegation insists on the "uselessness of talks" while fighting in Syria continues, for which they blame the Syrian government. The other side says these talks are the only chance to move toward settlement.
Damascus delegation told Sputnik that this decision was a pretext for HNC not to engage in a serious discussion for the political settlement.
