Movement Seen in Talks Over Syria, Despite Gap

-          The United Nations mediator said he did not foresee any movement from the current deadlock in the peace talks

-          The UN mediator was pleased about their willingness to talk to each other but admits there is still a large gap between them.

-          He believes the next round of talks will be more productive

-          The Syrian government did agree to negotiate the formation of a transitional government with full executive powers

-          Mr. Moallem originally believed at the beginning of the talks that the focus should be on ending what he called the terrorism practiced by the Syrian opposition

-          Each side accuses the other of actions in the conflict  which has left an estimated 130,000 people dead and millions displaced

-          While no resolutions were made for issues, there was also no prisoner exchange or aid supplies to be delivered arranged

-          Diplomats at the UN are quietly discussing  the possibility of a Security Council resolution to force the warring parties in Syria to allow humanitarian relief

-          This decision will force Russia to make an active decision on the issue