Russia And Turkey Have Reached A Cease-fire Deal In Northwest Syria

On Thursday, a ceasefire was agreed upon in northwest Syria after talks in Moscow. The truce, starting Friday, aims to prevent a war between Russia and Turkey, who support opposing sides in the Syrian conflict. Putin hopes it will deescalate tensions and address the humanitarian crisis. Erdogan announced plans to resettle over 900,000 refugees. Additionally, Russian and Turkish troops will establish a security corridor with joint patrols starting March 15th.

What was the main purpose of the talks in Moscow regarding Syria?

• To negotiate a peace treaty with Syrian rebels

• To discuss economic trade between Russia and Turkey

• To plan a joint military operation in Syria

• To agree on a ceasefire in northwest Syria

When was the ceasefire in the Syrian province of Idlib scheduled to begin?

• 12:01 PM Friday

• 12:01 PM Thursday

• 12:01 AM Thursday

• 12:01 AM Friday

Which two countries were on opposing sides in the Syrian conflict?

• Russia and the United States

• Turkey and Iran

• Russia and Turkey

• Turkey and Saudi Arabia

What humanitarian effort was agreed upon by the leaders?

• Providing food supplies to Syrian rebels

• Establishing a no-fly zone

• Building new hospitals in Idlib

• Resettling over 900,000 refugees

What security measure was planned along a critical highway?

• Joint patrols by Russian and Turkish troops

• Construction of a border wall

• Deployment of UN peacekeepers

• Installation of surveillance cameras