Instant Alert: France's Macron and Trump call for Russia to use its influence to stop the bloodshed in Syria

MANAGE SUBSCRIPTIONS   |   UNSUBSCRIBE   |   VIEW ONLINE   France's Macron and Trump call for Russia to use its influence to stop the bloodshed in Syria by Sarah White on Mar 2, 2018, 7:35 AM Advertisement PARIS (Reuters) - France's Emmanuel Macron and U.S. President Donald Trump agreed on Friday to work together to implement a United Nations-backed ceasefire in Syria and called on Russia to exert its influence over Damascus, the Elysee Palace said in a statement. Macron and Trump spoke by telephone to discuss the situation in Syria, and the enforcement of a ceasefire aimed at ending hostilities, opening access to humanitarian aid in eastern Ghouta and evacuating the wounded. The two leaders agreed that Russia needed to "unambiguously exert maximum pressure on the regime in Damascus" for it to abide by the ceasefire, the statement said. Macron also reiterated that France would have a "firm response" if it transpired chemical weapons led to the death of civilians in Syria. SEE ALSO: Michelle Obama wants to create 'thousands of mes' — and she's not interested in running for president   Share the latest business news with your network:    Email sent to: nguyenvu1187.love5@blogger.com   |   Manage your email preferences   |   Unsubscribe Terms of Service   |   Privacy Policy Business Insider. 150 Fifth Avenue, New York, NY 10011