Top of the Hour: Russia to Support an End to Hostilities in Syria, Morning Headlines

The Takeaway

Russia has announced this morning that it will throw its support behind envoy Kofi Annan’s efforts to end the fighting in Syria. Russia is also urging both sides in the crisis to stop fighting at least once a day for the Red Cross to administer aid. Up until now Russia has blocked efforts of the UN to end the fighting.

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