Russia, Turkey Reach Cease-Fire Deal in Northwestern Syria

Russia, Turkey Reach Cease-Fire Deal in Northwestern Syria
Russian President Vladimir Putin (R) and Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan pose during their meeting in the Kremlin, in Moscow, Russia, on March 5, 2020. Mikhail Klimentyev/ Sputnik/Kremlin Pool Photo via AP
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MOSCOW—The presidents of Russia and Turkey said they reached agreement on a cease-fire to begin at midnight Thursday in northwestern Syria, where escalating fighting had threatened to put forces from the two countries into direct conflict.

The deal struck by Russian President Vladimir Putin and Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan also would set up a security corridor along a key east-west highway in Idlib province.