US suspends talks with Russia over Syria

The US announced Monday it is "suspending its participation in bilateral channels with Russia" that had come about as part of the short-lived cessation of hostilities in Syria.
"This is not a decision that was taken lightly," State Department spokesman John Kirby said in a statement announcing the suspension.
"Everybody's patience with Russia has run out," White House Press Secretary Josh Earnest told reporters while addressing the decision.