; and (D) the forces of the Government of Syria and associated forces, including Hezbollah, irregular Iranian forces, and air assets of the Government of the Russian Federation, are no longer engaged in deliberate targeting of medical facilities, schools, residential areas, and community gathering places, including markets, in flagrant violation of international norms. (2) Negotiations concluding in agreement (A) Initial suspension of sanctions If the President determines that internationally recognized negotiations to resolve the violence in Syria have concluded in an agreement or are likely to conclude in an agreement, the President may suspend, as appropriate, in whole or in part, the imposition of sanctions otherwise required under this Act or any amendment made by this Act for a period not to exceed 120 days if the President submits to the appropriate congressional committees in writing a determination and certification that— (i) in the case in which the negotiations are likely to conclude in an agreement— (I) the Government of Syria, the Syrian High Negotiations Committee or its successor, and appropriate international parties are participating in direct, face-to-face negotiations; and (II) the suspension of sanctions under this Act or any amendment made by this Act is essential to the advancement of such negotiations; and (ii) the Government of Syria has demonstrated a commitment to a significant and substantial reduction in attacks on and violence against the people of Syria by the Government of Syria and associated forces. (B) Renewal of suspension of sanctions The President may renew a suspension of sanctions under subparagraph (A) for additional periods not to exceed 120 days if, for each such additional period, the President submits to the appropriate congressional committees in writing a determination and certification that— (i) the conditions described in clauses (i) and (ii) of subparagraph (A) are continuing to be met