The United States and Russia struck an agreement Friday on a cease-fire in southwest Syria, crowning President Donald Trump's first meeting with Russian President Vladimir Putin. Of the agreement, he said, "I think this is our first indication of the U.S. and Russia being able to work together in Syria." Moscow has staunchly backed Syrian President Bashar Assad, supporting Syrian forces militarily since 2015. Both the U.S. and Russia oppose Islamic State militants and say they're focused on rooting out the extremist group. Implications for Syria aside, the deal marks the biggest diplomatic achievement for the U.S. and Russia since Trump took office.

Source: Fox News July 07, 2017 16:34 UTC