DAMASCUS: The United Nation's special envoy for Syria, Geir Pedersen, on Friday added his voice to calls to keep open the only border crossing through which humanitarian aid reaches the insurgent Idlib region, a move opposed by Moscow.
Aside from being the sole point through which aid can reach some 3 million people, the fate of the crossing is seen as a test of the new Russia-US relationship under the leadership of President Joe Biden. It is due to close on July 10 and will require a UN vote to stay open.
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