Putin and Obama agree on close cooperation

According to the Kremlin, Russian and fellow American president spoke during call, to join in coordination efforts for peace in Syria, and an intensification of diplomatic exchanges in other sectors.



Barack Obama (photo) and Vladimir Putin assessed as positive agreement on Syria obtained in Munich

US President Barack Obama and Russian President Vladimir Putin agreed to further cooperation for peace in Syria. During phone call, the two leaders agreed on an intensification of diplomatic cooperation and cooperation in other sectors, according to information released on Sunday (14/02) by the Kremlin.

Both heads of state assessed as positive the agreement on Syria obtained in Munich, especially the efforts for a cessation of hostilities and to facilitate delivery of humanitarian aid to the civilian population.

In addition, the phone call was also emphasized the need for close contacts between the ministries of the Russian and US defense to successfully fight the "Islamic State" and other terrorist groups. Putin also said in favor of a joint fight against terrorism.

According to the Kremlin, Putin and Obama also talked about the war in eastern Ukraine. Russian President demanded that the Kiev government implement the agreed points a year ago in Minsk, including the granting of a special status to the Russian population of the territories in the east.

On February 12, 2015, the parties to the conflict agreed to a peace plan in Minsk, which, however, advances slowly. Both sides accuse each other for the delays.

Meeting in Munich, Germany, representatives of 17 countries, including Russia and the US agreed on Thursday to "cessation of hostilities" in Syria and expand humanitarian access in the country, pledging to implement the agreement within a week.

Russia supports the Damascus regime with air strikes, but the West accused Moscow also target civilians and moderate opposition.

According to the Syrian Observatory for Human Rights, Russia continues bombarding opponents of the Syrian regime. Russian jets carried out at least 12 attacks in the early hours Friday to Saturday in the north, as the entity. The targets would be areas near the city wing and other locations near the border with Turkey. In Asa they would be sheltered thousands of people who fled the growing violence and airstrikes in the region.