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Views on Syria truce show slim chance amid factional split
After five years of war a U S and Russia backed cease fire may offer hope despite rebels divided Ankara and Riyadh distracted and both sides wary The assessment notes Russia backed forces close to encircling Aleppo while Kurdish advances north of the city press the opposition The piece argues a lasting settlement would require Assad remaining in place and a negotiated transition with wary regional powers watching closely
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