U.S. suspends talks with Russia on Syria ceasefire

[karynnj]

27. I did not say "nothing to regret" - nor did Secretary Kerry

The US in fact did say that it was regrettable. As to it being intentional, it is clear that President Obama chose to back the ceasefire over the advice of many in both the military and the state and defense department. What you are suggesting is that either the military intentionally damaged the President's policy or that the President said one thing in public and something different in private. Yes, CT would love both, but the truth is more likely what was said - a mistake in identifying who was there was made.

Your post has far more propaganda than mine. I have read various sources including the Russian propaganda sites. In particular, I recommend you listen to the Kerry State Department press availability. This was before the Syrian soldiers or the aid convoy was attacked. He does not paint a simplistic picture, that incidentally matches what he says in the leaked tape.

I certainly do not think that all the blame goes to to Russia and Syria. Saudi Arabia and the Gulf states deserve much blame as well. The US is not innocent, but the effort to end the violence by negotiating a diplomatic path out is genuine. I believe in it because it is very obvious that Kerry spend a huge amount of time and effort (his own and that of others) to get the UN resolution and the various ceasefires. Each one was accomplished against tremendous odds - and, if anything, the situation is even less promising now.

Kerry is a very accomplished diplomat and there are many many things he could invest his time and abilities on. Both the Iran deal and the Paris climate change accord, that is likely to come into effect this week after the EU ratifies fulfilling the 2nd requirement of the ratifying nations having over 55% of the carbon, are things that would very likely not have happened without him. The fact that he has doggedly worked on this is clearly done because he is genuinely motivated by the horror that exists.