The Pentagon is dismissing a Russian proposal to carry out joint airstrikes against al Qaida-linked terrorists in Syria.
Russian Defense Minister Sergei Shoigu floated the notion Friday during a meeting that was broadcast on Russian state television, adding that the strikes could begin as early as May 25, and would be coordinated with the government of Syrian President Bashar al Assad.
“We believe the adoption of these measures will allow a transition to a peaceful process to be achieved in the entire territory of Syria,” said Shoigu.
“Nothing’s formally been presented to us,” Pentagon spokesman Capt. Jeff Davis told reporters Friday.
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Source: Voice of America
