„Thus, a week of ceasefire, it has become clear that the U.S. side has neither influence nor even contacts with ‘moderate oppositionists’ acting on the ground in Syria rather than in Western capitals. Moreover, instead of the separation of terrorists from the ‘opposition’ the Americans have promised, militants are using the regime of cessation of hostilities to lick wounds, recuperate and prepare for resumption of combat operations,“ the Russian defense ministry spokesman said.