(CNN) The US and Russia announced a plan Friday to bring about a ceasefire in Syria, Secretary of State John Kerry said. Appearing alongside Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov, Kerry said the pact calls for the Syrian government and the opposition to respect a nationwide ceasefire scheduled to take effect at sundown on Monday. After the seven-day cessation of hostilities and delivery of aid, "US and Russian experts will work together to defeat Daesh and Nusra," Kerry added. Lavrov said that the Syrian regime had been informed of the terms of the arrangement and was prepared to adhere to them. But the US has resisted coming to an agreement due to Russian and Syrian regime actions against civilians in Aleppo.

Source: CNN September 09, 2016 22:44 UTC