The Latest: Russia plan for Syria safe zones being discussed
A Kazakh diplomat has confirmed that a Russian proposal to set up safe zones in Syria is under discussion at talks in Astana.
The Interfax news agency quoted Aidarbek Tumatov as saying the proposal involves the creation of at least four zones.
In a telephone conversation Tuesday, the U.S. and Russian presidents agreed to bolster diplomatic efforts to end Syria's six-year-old civil war.
The Turkish leader said the two countries' aim for Syria was "to stop the bloodshed as soon as possible, to protect the country's territorial unity and (find) a political solution."