UN Secretary-General's Special Envoy for Syria Geir Pedersen attends a plenary session of the Astana-format talks at the 15th International meeting on Syria, in Sochi, Russia.

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UN Secretary-General's Special Envoy for Syria Geir Pedersen attends a plenary session of the Astana-format talks at the 15th International meeting on Syria, in Sochi, Russia.

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Russia's Special Presidential Envoy for Syria Alexander Lavrentyev, in center, attends a plenary session of the Astana-format talks at the 15th International meeting on Syria, in Sochi, Russia.

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Russia's Special Presidential Envoy for Syria Alexander Lavrentyev, left in a foreground, attends a plenary session of the Astana-format talks at the 15th International meeting on Syria, in Sochi, Russia.

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The special representative of the Russian President on Syria Alexander Lavrentiev, left, and Syrian Deputy Foreign Minister Ayman Susan speak during a plenary session of the Astana-format talks at the 15th International meeting on Syria, in Sochi, Russia.

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Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenitpotentiary of the Syrian Arab Republic to Russia Riad Haddad, left, attends a plenary session of the Astana-format talks at the 15th International meeting on Syria, in Sochi, Russia.

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A head of the delegation of the Armed Syrian Opposition Group Ahmed Toma, left, and a member of the delegation of the Armed Syrian Opposition Group Ayman Al-Asimi attend a plenary session of the Astana-format talks at the 15th International meeting on Syria, in Sochi, Russia.

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A head of the delegation of the Armed Syrian Opposition Group Ahmed Toma attends a plenary session of the Astana-format talks at the 15th International meeting on Syria, in Sochi, Russia.

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A member of the delegation of the Armed Syrian Opposition Group Ayman Al-Asimi speaks during a plenary session of the Astana-format talks at the 15th International meeting on Syria, in Sochi, Russia.

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A member of the delegation of the Armed Syrian Opposition Group Ayman Al-Asimi speaks during a plenary session of the Astana-format talks at the 15th International meeting on Syria, in Sochi, Russia.

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Participants of the delegation of the Armed Syrian Opposition Group attend a plenary session of the Astana-format talks at the 15th International meeting on Syria, in Sochi, Russia.

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Russia's Special Presidential Envoy for Syria Alexander Lavrentyev, in center, attends a plenary session of the Astana-format talks at the 15th International meeting on Syria, in Sochi, Russia.

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Ambassador of Turkey to Russia Mehmet Samsar, left, attends a plenary session of the Astana-format talks at the 15th International meeting on Syria, in Sochi, Russia.

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Ambassador of Turkey to Russia Mehmet Samsar, in center, attends a plenary session of the Astana-format talks at the 15th International meeting on Syria, in Sochi, Russia.

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Participant attend a plenary session of the Astana-format talks at the 15th International meeting on Syria, in Sochi, Russia.

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UN Secretary-General's Special Envoy for Syria Geir Pedersen attends a plenary session of the Astana-format talks at the 15th International meeting on Syria, in Sochi, Russia.

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Russia's Special Presidential Envoy for Syria Alexander Lavrentyev attends a plenary session of the Astana-format talks at the 15th International meeting on Syria, in Sochi, Russia.

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Syrian Deputy Foreign Minister Ayman Susan attends a plenary session of the Astana-format talks at the 15th International meeting on Syria, in Sochi, Russia.

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UN Secretary-General's Special Envoy for Syria Geir Pedersen attends a plenary session of the Astana-format talks at the 15th International meeting on Syria, in Sochi, Russia.

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UN Secretary-General's Special Envoy for Syria Geir Pedersen attends a plenary session of the Astana-format talks at the 15th International meeting on Syria, in Sochi, Russia.

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Ambassador of Turkey to Russia Mehmet Samsar, left, attends a new round of the Astana-format talks at the 15th international meeting on Syria, in Sochi, Russia. The talks include a discussion of kidnappings of Syrian soldiers for ransom by militant groups.

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Ambassador of Turkey to Russia Mehmet Samsar, centre, attends a new round of the Astana-format talks at the 15th international meeting on Syria, in Sochi, Russia. The talks include a discussion of kidnappings of Syrian soldiers for ransom by militant groups.

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Members of Iranian delegation attend a new round of the Astana-format talks at the 15th international meeting on Syria, in Sochi, Russia. The talks include a discussion of kidnappings of Syrian soldiers for ransom by militant groups.

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Participants from Russia, Turkey and Iran hold a new round of the Astana-format talks at the 15th international meeting on Syria, in Sochi, Russia. The talks include a discussion of kidnappings of Syrian soldiers for ransom by militant groups.

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Members of Syrian delegation walk to conference hall to attend a new round of the Astana-format talks at the 15th international meeting on Syria, in Sochi, Russia. Discussion about kidnappings of Syrian soldiers for ransom by militant groups is on the agenda.

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UN Secretary-General's Special Envoy for Syria Geir Pedersen attends a new round of the Astana-format talks at the 15th International meeting on Syria, in Sochi, Russia. The talks include a discussion of kidnappings of Syrian soldiers for ransom by militant groups.

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Russia's Special Presidential Envoy for Syria Alexander Lavrentyev, right, attends a new round of the Astana-format talks at the 15th international meeting on Syria, in Sochi, Russia. The talks include a discussion of kidnappings of Syrian soldiers for ransom by militant groups.

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UN Secretary-General's Special Envoy for Syria Geir Pedersen attends a new round of the Astana-format talks at the 15th International meeting on Syria, in Sochi, Russia. The talks include a discussion of kidnappings of Syrian soldiers for ransom by militant groups.

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Participants of the 15th International meeting on Syria hold a new round of the Astana-format talks, in Sochi, Russia. The talks include a discussion of kidnappings of Syrian soldiers for ransom by militant groups.

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Participants of the 15th International meeting on Syria hold a new round of the Astana-format talks, in Sochi, Russia. The talks include a discussion of kidnappings of Syrian soldiers for ransom by militant groups.

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Syrian Deputy Foreign Minister Ayman Susan, left, and Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenitpotentiary of the Syrian Arab Republic to Russia Riad Haddad attend a new round of the Astana-format talks at the 15th international meeting on Syria, in Sochi, Russia. The talks include a discussion of kidnappings of Syrian soldiers for ransom by militant groups.

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Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenitpotentiary of the Syrian Arab Republic to Russia Riad Haddad, third right, talks to Syrian Deputy Foreign Minister Ayman Susan, second left ahead a new round of the Astana-format talks at the 15th international meeting on Syria, in Sochi, Russia. The talks will include a discussion of kidnappings of Syrian soldiers for ransom by militant groups would be on the agenda.

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Syrian Deputy Foreign Minister Ayman Susan, left foreground, and Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenitpotentiary of the Syrian Arab Republic to Russia Riad Haddad, second right, walk to conference hall to attend a new round of the Astana-format talks at the 15th international meeting on Syria, in Sochi, Russia. The talks will iinclude a discussion of kidnappings of Syrian soldiers for ransom by militant groups would be on the agenda.

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Syrian Deputy Foreign Minister Ayman Susan, left foreground, and Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenitpotentiary of the Syrian Arab Republic to Russia Riad Haddad, second right, walk to conference hall to attend a new round of the Astana-format talks at the 15th international meeting on Syria, in Sochi, Russia. The talks will include a discussion of kidnappings of Syrian soldiers for ransom by militant groups.

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Riad Haddad, Syrian Extraodinary and Plenipotentiary Ambassador to Russia, attends a new round of the Astana-format talks at the 15th International meeting on Syria, in Sochi, Russia. The talks include a discussion of kidnappings of Syrian soldiers for ransom by militant groups.

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Syrian Deputy Foreign Minister Ayman Susan talks to participants of the 15th International meeting on Syria ahead of a new round of the Astana-format talks, in Sochi, Russia. The talks will include a discussion of kidnappings of Syrian soldiers for ransom by militant groups would be on the agenda.

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Participants of the 15th International meeting on Syria hold a new round of the Astana-format talks, in Sochi, Russia. The talks include a discussion of kidnappings of Syrian soldiers for ransom by militant groups.

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Russia's Special Presidential Envoy for Syria Alexander Lavrentyev, right, talks to participants of the 15th International meeting on Syria ahead of a new round of the Astana-format talks, in Sochi, Russia. The talks will include a discussion of kidnappings of Syrian soldiers for ransom by militant groups.

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Russia's Special Presidential Envoy for Syria Alexander Lavrentyev, second left, talks to participants of the 15th International meeting on Syria ahead of a new round of the Astana-format talks, in Sochi, Russia. The talks will include a discussion of kidnappings of Syrian soldiers for ransom by militant groups.

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Russia's Special Presidential Envoy for Syria Alexander Lavrentyev, centre, talks to participants of the 15th International meeting on Syria ahead of a new round of the Astana-format talks, in Sochi, Russia. The talks will include a discussion of kidnappings of Syrian soldiers for ransom by militant groups.

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Russia's Special Presidential Envoy for Syria Alexander Lavrentyev talks to the media ahead of a new round of the Astana-format talks at the 15th International meeting on Syria, in Sochi, Russia. The talks will include a discussion of kidnappings of Syrian soldiers for ransom by militant groups. Activation of the Islamic State (ISIS) terrorist group (banned in Russia) was causing concerns, and escalation should be avoided, he said.

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Russia's Special Presidential Envoy for Syria Alexander Lavrentyev talks to the media ahead of a new round of the Astana-format talks at the 15th International meeting on Syria, in Sochi, Russia. The talks will include a discussion of kidnappings of Syrian soldiers for ransom by militant groups. Activation of the Islamic State (ISIS) terrorist group (banned in Russia) was causing concerns, and escalation should be avoided, he said.

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Russia's Special Presidential Envoy for Syria Alexander Lavrentyev talks to the media ahead of a new round of the Astana-format talks at the 15th International meeting on Syria, in Sochi, Russia. The talks will include a discussion of kidnappings of Syrian soldiers for ransom by militant groups. Activation of the Islamic State (ISIS) terrorist group (banned in Russia) was causing concerns, and escalation should be avoided, he said.

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Russia's Special Presidential Envoy for Syria Alexander Lavrentyev talks to the media ahead of a new round of the Astana-format talks at the 15th International meeting on Syria, in Sochi, Russia. The talks will include a discussion of kidnappings of Syrian soldiers for ransom by militant groups. Activation of the Islamic State (ISIS) terrorist group (banned in Russia) was causing concerns, and escalation should be avoided, he said.

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