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The High Negotiations Committee, which includes several main Syrian opposition groups, said in a statement on February 24 a "provisional truce" would provide the opportunity "to determine the commitment" of Syrian government forces that are backed by Russian advisers and air strikes, RFE/RL has reported.

It said it would abide by the cease-fire for two weeks.

The YPG, also known as the People's Protection Units, said it puts "great importance" on the truce.

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YPG official Redur Xelil said on February 24 that the Kurdish group would, however, "reserve the right to respond to any aggressor."

As UNIAN reported earlier, a joint U.S.-Russian statement released on Monday proposed a cessation of hostilities in Syria to begin at 00:00 Damascus time on February 27.