Russia Proposes Joint Air Strikes on Syria Rebels with U.S.-Led Coalition

Reuters, 20/05 17:38 CET

MOSCOW (Reuters) – Russia has proposed to the U.S.-led coalition that they stage joint air strikes on Syrian rebels, including militant Islamist group Nusra Front, who are not observing a ceasefire, Russian Defence Minister Sergei Shoigu said on Friday.

Such action would begin as of May 25 and be coordinated with the Syrian government, he told a Defence Ministry meeting broadcast on state television, adding that Moscow reserved the right to stage strikes unilaterally.

The Pentagon said it had not been formally notified of the proposal by the Russian defence ministry and stressed that it was not collaborating with Russia.

“We’ve not received (the proposal) and I’ve seen the same reports you have,” said Pentagon spokesman Captain Jeff Davis.

“I can only tell you from where I sit and where we sit today, that we do not collaborate or coordinate with the Russians on any operations in Syria.”

Davis refused to speculate about any potential change in that position.

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Source: euronews.