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Russia's foreign minister discussed Syria peace plan with US Kerry

Published December 27, 2016 Updated December 27, 2016 06:20pm

MOSCOW: Russian Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov discussed a peace plan for Syria with US Secretary of State John Kerry in a telephone call on Wednesday, Russia's foreign ministry said in statement.

It also said that Lavrov informed Kerry that a US decision to ease some restrictions on arming Syrian rebels may lead to more casualties.

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