U.S., Russia extend Syrian ceasefire to Aleppo

The Obama administration said Wednesday that the U.S. and Russia have announced to extend a “cessation of hostilities” agreement to Aleppo, Syria, although it said the two countries are still working out how to monitor the deal.

State Department spokesman Mark Toner announced that the U.S. is “coordinating closely with Russia to finalize enhanced monitoring efforts of this renewed cessation.” He also said violence has decreased since the agreement took effect today.