Syrians react to safe zones: ‘We don’t trust Russia’ | News

A new deal on “de-escalation zones” in Syria , which came into effect on Saturday in an effort to reduce violence in the war-torn country, has been received with mixed reactions by residents of the affected areas. While some were optimistic that it would benefit civilians, others expressed doubt over its sustainability. “Some parts of this deal could be good for us,” Ammar, a resident of Eastern