Gatilov: Moscow urges de Mistura to be more balanced in his evaluations

Russian Deputy Foreign Minister Gennady Gatilov said that Moscow will urge UN Special Envoy for Syria Staffan de Mistura to be more balanced in his viewpoints and evaluations of participating parties in the intra-Syrian dialogue.

La Syrie condamne avec fermeté les allégations lancées par de Mistura et le ministère français des AE

Une source officielle du ministère des AE et des Expatriés a affirmé que la Syrie condamne avec fermeté les allégations lancées par l’envoyé spécial de l’ONU pour la Syrie, Staffan de Mistura, et le ministère français des AE l’accusant d’avoir entravé le progrès dans le dernier round à Genève.

8th round of intra-Syrian talks in Geneva ends with nothing but division : UN envoy undermining his mission

As expected, the eighth round of the intra-Syrian talks in Geneva ended Thursday, with nothing but wrangling, with both negotiating parties holding firm to their visions.

Any Willingness to Fight Terrorism in Cooperation with Syrian Army Is Welcomed

The Syrian Arab Republic delegation, led by Dr. Bashar Al-Jaaafri, on Friday held a fourth and conclusive meeting with the UN Special Envoy for Syria Staffan de Mistura within the framework of the seventh round of the Intra-Syrian talks.

UN: De Mistura continues to serve as Special Envoy for Syria

Deputy Spokesman for the Secretary General Farhan Haq said UN Special Envoy for Syria Staffan de Mistura will continue with the work that he is doing right now.

Syria Peace Talks Get Underway in Geneva

A fresh round of peace negotiations started between representatives of the Damascus government and the foreign-backed opposition in the Swiss city of Geneva under the auspices of the United Nations.

Geneva Talks on Syria postponed until 20 February

Diplomats announced on Tuesday that UN Special Envoy for Syria Staffan de Mistura had informed the Security Council that Geneva talks on the settlement of crisis in Syria have been postponed until February 20.

Syrian Government Delegation, UN Envoy Meet Prior to Astana talks

The Syrian Arab Republic delegation to Astana held a meeting with UN Special Envoy Staffan de Mistura on Monday to discuss the final arrangements prior to the beginning of the Syrian peace talks in Khazakhstan's capital.

Lavrov to de Mistura: Politicization of humanitarian issues in Syria by some UN officials should be stopped

Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov affirmed on Wednesday the need to stop the politicization of humanitarian issues in Syria by some UN staff regarding the publishing of false information about the humanitarian situation in Aleppo and exploiting this information to inflame the hostile rhetoric against the Syrian government.

Damascus against proposals to create autonomous areas in Syria

Damascus is opposed to proposals to create autonomous areas within the country, in particular, in Aleppo, Syrian Ambassador to Russia Riyad Haddad said on Wednesday.

Lavrov: The UN represented by de Mistura undermines implementing a UNSC resolution on holding inclusive intra-Syrian talks

Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov affirmed on Tuesday that the United Nations, in the person of its Special Envoy Staffan de Mistura, has undermined for over six months the UN Security Council resolution that ordered holding inclusive intra-Syrian talks without preliminary conditions.

Syria: The idea of “self-administration” in eastern Aleppo categorically rejected

Deputy Prime Minister, Foreign and Expatriates Minister Walid al-Moallem reaffirmed that it is the duty of the Syrian state to save the citizens from being taken hostages by terrorists in Aleppo city, stressing that the idea of “self-administration” in eastern Aleppo is categorically rejected because “it is a reward” for terrorists.

De Mistura to Meet With Syrian Foreign Minister in Damascus on Sunday

UN Special Envoy for Syria Staffan de Mistura is going to visit Damascus on Sunday where he will meet with Syrian Foreign Minister Walid Muallem, a source told Sputnik.

Aleppo: UN envoy Mistura 'appalled' by "rebel" attacks

The UN special envoy for Syria, Staffan de Mistura, says he is "appalled and shocked" that "rebels" in Aleppo are targeting civilians in the city.

De Mistura Praises Russia-Backed Humanitarian Pause in Aleppo

UN Special Envoy for Syria Staffan de Mistura on Wednesday welcomed Russia-proposed humanitarian pauses in Syrian Aleppo but does not rule out its possible breakdown.

Syria: Fatah Al-Sham Terrorists Reject De Mistura's Demand for Leaving Aleppo City

Fatah al-Sham Front (the newly-formed al-Qaeda-affiliated terrorist group previously known as the al-Nusra Front) refused UN Special Envoy for Syria Staffan de Mistura's call on the militant groups to pull forces out of the Northern city of Aleppo.

Russia ready to let Jabhat al-Nusra leave Aleppo "for saving the city" — Lavrov

Russia will be prepared to support the proposal made by the UN secretary-general’s special envoy, Staffan de Mistura, for the withdrawal of Jabhat al-Nusra (terrorist organization outlawed in Russia - TASS) from Aleppo for the sake of saving the city, Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov told Chanel One’s weekly Sunday news roundup Voskresnoye Vremya in an interview.

UN Security Council to Discuss Syria in New York on Friday: The Staffan de Mistura's proposal

The UN Security Council is scheduled to meet on Friday for closed-door consultations on the Syrian crisis and other urgent issues.

Russian FM urges ‘care’ of all Aleppo residents, not just those in east of city

 Moscow has urged that “care” be taken of residents of the entire city of Aleppo, not only in its eastern part, Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov said. The statement comes as UN envoy for Syria warns East Aleppo is on the brink of being wiped out.

Arab League welcomes Syria truce deal

Arab League Secretary-General Ahmed Abul-Gheit on Saturday welcomed a U.S.-Russian announcement of a truce deal in war-torn Syria.