Lavrov Says Russia Targeting Only Terrorists in Syria

Russian Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov sought to soften disagreements with the United States over the air campaign in Syria, saying Moscow sees "eye to eye" with the U.S.-led coalition against the Islamic State when it comes to identifying terrorists. At a news conference Thursday, Lavrov said that the U.S.-led coalition said its targets are Islamic State militants, the al-Qaida-affiliated al-Nusra Front and other terrorists. “This is basically our position as well,” said...

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