Russia's Lavrov on Syria cease-fire

Russia's Lavrov on Syria cease-fire

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Social Studies, History

9th - 10th Grade

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Experts from Russia, the USA, and Jordan have agreed on a memorandum to create a de-escalation zone in southwest Syria, covering the areas of Deraa, Quneitra, and Suwayda. A ceasefire will be implemented starting July 9 at noon Damascus time. The USA and Russia have committed to ensuring compliance with the ceasefire by all groups in the area, facilitating humanitarian access, and establishing communication between opposition groups and a monitoring center in Jordan's capital.

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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Which countries were involved in the agreement to create a de-escalation zone in southwestern Syria?

Russia, USA, and Jordan

Russia, Turkey, and Iran

Russia, USA, and Turkey

USA, Jordan, and Lebanon

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

When is the ceasefire in the de-escalation zone scheduled to begin?

July 8 at midnight

July 9 at midnight

July 9 at noon

July 10 at noon

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is the role of the USA and Russia in the de-escalation zone?

To establish a new government

To ensure compliance with the ceasefire

To provide military support

To evacuate civilians

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What additional responsibility do the USA and Russia have besides ensuring the ceasefire?

Building new infrastructure

Facilitating humanitarian access

Training local police

Organizing elections

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Where is the monitoring center for the de-escalation zone being established?

Amman

Beirut

Damascus

Cairo