US, Russia ready for new Syrian air safety talks: Pentagon
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WASHINGTON (AFP) - Russia and the United States are set to renew talks to avoid mishaps in Syrian air space as the two countries conduct separate bombing campaigns, the Pentagon said Friday.
"The Department of Defense has received a formal response from the Russian ministry of defense regarding DoD's proposal to ensure safe air operations over Syria," Pentagon press secretary Peter Cook said. "Department leaders are reviewing the Russian response and talks are likely to take place as soon as this weekend."
