Details Over Syrian De-Escalation Zones Still Unresolved In Astana Talks

A source at the talks on Syria in Astana, Kazakhstan, says participants have agreed on two of four de-escalation zones proposed by Russia as part of efforts to resolve the conflict, reports the Sputnik news agency (Russia).

"An agreement has been reached on two zones already, on Eastern Ghouta and north of Homs. There is still no agreement on Idlib," the unnamed source said on Wednesday.

A package of documents covering the de-escalation zones, including the mandate of...