In an article entitled “Kerry off to Russia for Syria Talks After Brussels Attacks”, written by AP journalist Matthew Lee and carried by ABC News, the author claims that Obama administration “is seeking clarity from Putin and Lavrov as to where Russia stands on a political transition for Syria, particularly on the future of President Bashar Assad”. Matthew Lee is also addressing the issue of growing misunderstanding between Moscow and Washington over the basic terms and conditions of implementing cease-fire agreement on Syria.
“Russia on Monday warned the United States that it will start responding unilaterally to cease-fire violations in Syria if the U.S. refuses to coordinate rules of engagement against violators. The State Department, however, insisted that Moscow and Washington are working constructively to monitor the truce. The department also warned Russia against taking unilateral action in response to alleged violations”, — says Matthew Lee.
Fedor Voitolovsky, Deputy Director of the Institute of World Economy and International Relations, Russian Academy of Science (studio guest);
Fred Weir, head of Moscow bureau of Christian Science Monitor; and Anton Fedyashin, Director at the Carmel Institute of Russian Culture and History and Associate Professor, American University (Washington) commented on the topic.
