If Syria cease-fire fails, is there a Plan-B?
Russia insists backup plan "does not and will not exist," but given challenges of maintaining a truce, White House considering its options
Syria Crisis
On the Syrian front line, where there will be no truce
Ahead of cease-fire, Syrian army shows off ground purportedly retaken from al Qaeda, but that isn't necessarily the case -- and it makes a big difference
U.S.: Syrian government "playing God" with food aid
U.S. Ambassador to the United Nations Samantha Power says Bashar Assad's regime is strategically starving people in contested areas
Syrian rebels have "major concerns" about truce deal
Western and Arab-backed rebels worry Assad regime's interpretation of "terrorist groups" could leave them vulnerable
Syrian regime agrees to truce deal
Government accepts cease-fire proposal hammered out by U.S. and Russia, but will it stop more than 5 years of bloodletting?
Syrians skeptical as ceasefire date draws near
CBS News' Elizabeth Palmer reports from inside Syria on the shell-shocked people who don't trust the latest promise of peace
U.S. and Russia agree on Syria cease-fire terms
Russian President Vladimir Putin calls the cease-fire agreement a "real step that can stop the bloodshed"
Some Syrians wary of truce talk as regime makes gains
"I hope there will be no cease-fire," on Damascus resident says, a day after ISIS kills scores in series of bombings
Kerry claims "provisional agreement" on Syrian cease-fire
Explosions rip through Homs and Damascus suburb as world leaders attempt to get all warring parties to end hostilities for a bit
Syrian dictator lays out conditions for cease-fire
President Bashar Assad says what he wants from other countries before he agrees to cessation of hostilities
Video appears to show U.S.-backed groups in Syria fighting each other
The video allegedly shows Syrian rebels using an American-supplied missile against Kurdish fighters -- who are also supported by the U.S.
Medical group's decision may have contributed to deadly strike on clinic
Doctors Without Borders says repeated attacks against health facilities during Syria's civil war led medical staffers to ask the group not to provide GPS coordinates
U.S.-backed rebel groups in Syria reportedly fighting each other
In the chaos of the Syrian civil war, there's evidence that groups supported by the U.S. have started to fight each other as they vie for territory
Russia dismisses new call for a Syria no-fly zone
Aid begins to reach cut-off communities, but glacial pace of peace process leaves West grappling for signs of "good will"
Ash Carter: Russians' strategy in Syria will "come back and get them"
Defense secretary has tough words about Russia's involvement in Syria and the fallout for countries that do not help fight ISIS
U.S. to Russia: 'Put up or shut up' on Syrian ceasefire
Stand-down would start by Friday, but State Dept. stressing need to "see some progress on a cessation of hostilities in the coming days"
U.S. and Russia both deny bombing Syrian clinic
As civilian death toll mounts, Russians dismiss latest accusations and challenge the West to prove them liars
Russian strike reportedly flattens Syrian war clinic
U.N. says it got reports of airstrikes hitting five medical facilities and two schools, killing about 50 civilians, including kids
Turkey, Saudis threaten ground troops in Syria
Iran, with its military "advisers" already inside the country, warns Saudis against move; diplomatic truce hopes fade
A lot riding on Syria ceasefire deal, but little hope
Some 300,000 people could be cut off from all help if temporary truce fails, as Russia helps Syrian regime fight on
Kerry: Diplomats agree to Syria ceasefire in a week
Secretary of state says U.S., Russia and others have agreed to work with Syrian parties to implement a "nationwide cessation of hostilities"
Syrians trapped between Russian bombers and closed Turkish border
CBS News correspondent Holly Williams reports from Syria-Turkey border, where tens of thousands of people are fleeing from civil war
U.S. and Russia at odds, again, on all fronts, in Syria
Coalition spokesman refutes Moscow's claim it was U.S. jets that bombed Syrian school, while Russia wants to wait for a ceasefire
Turkey fires back at U.N. as refugees languish at border
After call to open border to thousands displaced by Russian-backed offensive in Syria, defiant Turkish leader asks U.N., "What are you for then?"
U.N. demands Turkey opens to Syrians fleeing new slaughter
Tents on Syrian side of border are overcrowded with estimated 75,000 people escaping Russian-backed Syrian government offensive around Aleppo
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Transcript: Sen. Chris Murphy on "Face the Nation with Margaret Brennan," Oct. 11, 2026
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