Russia and Turkey have agreed to establish a demilitarized zone in the Syrian province of Idlib. Syria welcomed the move but said it will press on with its war to regain control of the entire country. Michal Bardavid has more.

MICHAL BARDAVID ISTANBUL "There was a lot of expectation from the meeting in Sochi between Turkish President Tayyip Erdogan and Russian President Vladimir Putin regarding its impact on the Syrian conflict. At a press conference following their meeting – the leaders announced they had agreed to create a buffer zone in Syria's Idlib province. The zone aims to separate government forces from the rebels. The new demilitarized zone will be about 15 to 25 kilometers long and is expected to be put into force by October 15th. Putin stated that following Turkey's proposal, all heavy weaponry will be pulled out of the region by October 10th."

RECEP TAYYIP ERDOGAN TURKISH PRESIDENT "Together we will ensure the detection and the prevention of provocation of third parties and violations of the agreement. With this aim, Russia and Turkey will carry out coordinated patrols on the borders on both sides of the demilitarized zone that will be designated."

MICHAL BARDAVID ISTANBUL "Erdogan also stated that with this agreement, a humanitarian tragedy could be prevented. Turkish officials have been concerned a full blown offensive would create a humanitarian tragedy and a new refugee influx. President Erdogan also emphasized that the Kurdish militant group YPG/PYD is a bigger threat to Syria's territorial integrity and Turkey's national security. Michal Bardavid, CGTN, Istanbul."