“The US-Russia talks have thus far failed to deliver, and few gave much credence to the Saudi foreign minister’s recent statement that a deal could still happen within 24 hours. Russian President Vladimir Putin as yet has felt in no mood to acquiesce to American wishes for a deal, including an agreement for a no-fly zone in northern Syria. This is the center stage to the sideshow of London’s Syria meeting earlier this week. Understanding it helps to explain why both Europe and the US have been pushed to the periphery on Syria, at least for the time being.”
Source: Syrian conflict: US, Europe have been pushed to the fringes – CNN.com
