A British diplomat has been meeting with representatives of the Free Syrian Army.

The confirmation has come from the UK Foreign Secretary William Hague.

It has also been revealed that the British government is to spend stg£5 (€6.35) million on equipment for the Syrian political opposition to provide non-lethal equipment.

Middle East Correspondent with the London Independent is Robert Fisk.

He says the on-going battle between opposition and regime forces in Aleppo is crucial.

He spoke with Breakfast here on Newstalk from Beirut.