The US and Russia’s heads of defense have discussed ways to tackle the Syrian conflict amid a Russian military buildup in the country. The conversation follows Kremlin’s announcement that it could deploy troops to Syria.
US Defense Secretary Ash Carter called Russian Defense Minister Sergei Shoigu on Friday, the first step in “military-to-military” talks on Syria following a Russian buildup in the war-torn country.
Peter Cook – the Pentagon’s press secretary – said the conversation between the two defense chiefs was constructive, adding that the discussion revolved around the need to “de-conflict” Russia’s presence, largely seen as a means to prop up …read more
Source: Daily News Egypt
