Russian Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov said that only the Syrians cam choose the ruling system in their country, noting that all the statements about resorting to federalization are mere outbids.

Russian Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov said that only the Syrians cam choose the ruling system in their country, noting that all the statements about resorting to federalization are mere outbids.

In a joint press conference with his Tunisian counterpart, Khamis al-Jehenawi, Lavrov stressed that the ceasefire in Syria is still ongoing despite all the violations.

"The statements of some Syrian opposition factions do not contribute to reaching an agreement."

On Tunisia, Lavrov said that Russia appreciates the national dialogue run by the Tunisian factions, stressing the importance of avoiding the double-standard policy while fighting terrorism.