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MOSCOW, Dec. 29 (Xinhua) -- The Syrian government and the opposition have reached a cease-fire agreement, and both sides are ready to start peace talks, Russian President Vladimir Putin said Thursday.
The nationwide cease-fire will come into force from midnight (2200 GMT), Russian Defense Minister Sergei Shoigu said at a meeting with Putin.
The current situation allows Russia to reduce its military presence in the war-torn country, the minister added.
