in store and that it means that we are facing turbulent times and tests and tribulations present puting favors. a unifying approach not trying to isolate any one but trying to build inclusive dialogue. machine not. go in away from russia use relations so i would like to ask you about syria recently updated round of talks in astana that we. must meet that day and syrian congress will take place in sochi on january twenty ninth and thirtieth do you think we're getting closer to a solution for the syrian conflict you talk to you got world leaders through international players would you say the international community is ready to put an end to this war. now here's the most important point but that we see that the vast majority of those who are fighting on the ground are used to fighting are still fighting the ground they are ready for talks we now have for deescalation zones it means that up. position groups are ready to deescalate are ready to build dialogue with the government to stop the bloodshed and move on to peaceful life. things are getting back to normal you still you already have

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benefits of moving forward with a large area plan is that we can have birds eye view of how we can puting to large development projects to bring forward benefits that we want to ensure that a neighborhood has as it cons to grow. these include fees that will ensure that our streets are safer pedestrians and cyclists. they ensure that as we build up and build more densely that we're setting aside land but also money to build recreational centers and open space so that workers and residents can enjoy these in their complete neighborhoods. we also wanted to ensure that the developments combined will ensure that we have enough dollars to afford diverse and middle income housing and a diverse neighborhood and we have ongoing fees that will evening sure long-term maintenance of this neighborhood, whether it is in clean-up, security, park maintenance and others. according our estimate, this proposal would raise over $2 billion in benefits. compared to only $500 million if the central soma plan does not move forward. of these -- of the $2 billion closes to $1 billion are going towards accretion of

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