Geneva/Beirut, Dhu-AlHijjah 09, 1437, September 10, 2016, SPA -- The United States and Russia early Saturday announced an agreement on a plan to reduce violence in Syria, calling for a ceasefire starting at sundown on Monday and a move towards a political transition, according to dpa. US Secretary of State John Kerry, speaking after more than 12 hours of consultations with Russian Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov, said the deal could provide a "turning point" in the conflict if the parties implement it "in good faith." "Working together, Russia and the United States and our teams, have devised what we think is a more prescriptive and far-reaching approach than we have been able to put together to date," Kerry said. The plan would ensure that the Russian-backed Syrian government does not fly combat missions over rebel-held areas, which would allow humanitarian aid to reach people in need. With Syrian government airstrikes halted, there's a potential to "change the nature of the conflict," Kerry said, noting that the strikes have been the main driver of casualties and migration flows. --SPA 03:42 LOCAL TIME 00:42 GMT www.spa.gov.sa/w