Another 34 rebel groups agree to the cessation of hostilities in Syria: Russian DM

According to the Russian Defense Minister Sergei Shoygu, another 34 Syrian rebel groups have agreed to the cessation of hostilities after Russian reconciliation officials visited these opposition fighters and helped facilitate a peace pact.

With the addition of these 34 groups, the total number of rebel forces that have agreed to the cessation of hostilities has exceeded 100.

Despite the U.S.’ poor participation in facilitating these peace agreements, the Russian military has worked diligently to ease tensions and hostilities among government and rebel forces.