Russia, Iran and Turkey urge nationwide ceasefire in Syria

Foreign ministers from the three countries express their desire to work together to end the conflict during their meeting in Moscow.

A child flashes a peace sign while riding a bus to be evacuated from a rebel-held sector of eastern Aleppo, Syria, December 18, 2016.
TRT World and Agencies

A child flashes a peace sign while riding a bus to be evacuated from a rebel-held sector of eastern Aleppo, Syria, December 18, 2016.

Russia, Iran and Turkey called for a nationwide ceasefire in Syria and said talks would begin soon to end the bloody six-year-old conflict.

Foreign Ministers from the three countries met in Moscow on Tuesday.

They said they want to work towards a halt in fighting and focus efforts on defeating Daesh and other terrorist groups in Syria.

TRT World 's Ben Said has more details.

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