International community hails Russian ceasefire in Aleppo

(VOVworld) – Russia’s announcement of an 8-hour ceasefire in Aleppo is a positive step, but may not be long enough to deliver aid, EU foreign policy chief Federica Mogherini said on Monday, adding that it will take at least 12 hours to deliver aid to Aleppo.

International community hails Russian ceasefire in Aleppo - ảnh 1

A patient's body is moved after an airstrike in Fardous near Aleppo, October 12 (Photo: AFP/VNA) 

The United Nations hailed the ceasefire, calling it a needed humanitarian pause for Syria’s citizens. 

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