BREAKING NEWS

New US-Russia military talks seen on Syria air safety

WASHINGTON - The Pentagon said on Friday it expected to hold new talks with Russia's military on pilot safety in Syria's war as soon as this weekend, as the former Cold War foes seek to avoid an accidental clash as they carry out rival bombing campaigns.
"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 spokesman Peter Cook told reporters.
"Department leaders are reviewing the Russian response and talks are likely to take place as soon as this weekend."