russian president ladner putin has denied a request to resume bombing of aleppo.e says he believes another humanitarian cause was needed. the kremlin stresses that the will take all means to support the syrian army. this as they have launched a large-scale attack on aleppo held by the government. >> this footage is showing rebels heading into aleppo. it is surrounded by the government which is supported by russia. the aim is to open up the east to deliver food and aid to civilians. and weapons to federal -- fellow rebels. the rebels include militants from so-called islamic state according to the syrian government. its biggest backer russia hosted a meeting on friday and vowed to intensify its fight against these terrorist groups. >> we have stressed for the continuation and intensification against the terrorists as well as the parallel improvements and the current cease-fire regime. also the urgent watch of the negotiations in accordance with the u.s. without any preliminary terms. the syrian government says it would consider a cease-fire but only under certain co

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