UN Special Envoy for Syria Staffan de Mistura said Wednesday that Syria talks scheduled to start today will take place on a staggered basis, with people involved in UN-backed discussions arriving up until the end of the week so as to start substantive talks by March 14.
The recently-agreed upon cessation of hostilities in Syria has high chances of success, despite the fact that its implementation will not be an easy task, analysts say.
The United States and Russia announced Monday the plan for a cessation of hostilities in Syria that will begin on Feb. 27, the U.S. State Department said.