September 29, 2016
Secretary of State John Kerry warned his Russian counterpart on Wednesday that th US would suspend bilateral engagement in Syria unless Moscow works to end the assault on besieged city of Aleppo and restores ceasefire.
The development came after Russia carried out more than 200 attack on Aleppo. The international media published heartbreaking of death and destruction in the part of the city under rebel control. hospitals have been reduced to rubble as one of the most devastating indiscriminate attacks in recent history continue to destroy populated areas.
The reports put death toll at more than 200 including 96 children.
In a phone call with Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov, Kerry voiced “grave concern over the deteriorating situation in Syria” and made clear that Washington holds Moscow responsible for escalated turmoil, including its use of incendiary bombs in civilian-heavy territories.
If Washington stops engagement with Russia, it would mean that the U.S. will not participate with Russia in intelligence sharing.
Kerry “made clear” the United States holds Russia responsible for the carnage, especially for using incendiary and bunker-buster bombs in an urban environment, which spokesman John Kirby called “a drastic escalation that puts civilians at great risk.”
The deteriorating situation has been exacerbated by continued Russian and Syrian government attacks on hospitals, the water supply and other civilian infrastructure in Aleppo, he said.
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