Russia concerned over some Syrian groups' refusal to abide by ceasefire deal

The Russian Foreign Ministry said on Monday it was concerned that some armed opposition groups in Syria including the powerful insurgent group Ahrar al-Sham have refused to abide by a ceasefire agreement that took effect at sunset. The ministry also said in a statement that it was counting on the United States to influence Syria's "moderate opposition" to ensure full compliance with the cessation of hostilities that began at 1600 GMT on Monday. It also said humanitarian aid to Syria's Aleppo wou