Meanwhile, in Syria, activists are reporting Russia and the Syrian government have launched coordinated strikes against opposition forces. Tensions are rising between Russia and the United States over the two countries’ divergent strategies in the region. The United States is demanding the departure of Syrian President Bashar al-Assad, while Russia is backing Assad, arguing his departure would create a power vacuum that could strengthen ISIL.
Russia, Syria Said to Launch Coordinated Strikes on Opposition
HeadlineOct 07, 2015