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Lavrov warns of a proxy war by sending US troops to Syria
10/31/15
Lavrov warns of a proxy war by sending US troops to Syria
Russia warned of the possibility of a "proxy war" in the Middle East after the US decision to send special forces to Syria.
He said Russian Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov said the resolution increases the need for cooperation between the United States and Russia.
US officials pointed out that "less than 50" military will provide "training, advice and support" to the Syrian opposition militants in fighting against al Daash This is the first time that the US forces inside Syria will work openly.
Lavrov said that the United States made its decision in a "unilateral and without reference to the Syrian leadership." He added, "I am convinced that none of the United States and Russia do not want any kind of slipping into the so-called proxy war. But for me it is clear that this situation makes the task Cooperation between the two armies is more relevant. "
And Lavrov's comments came after talks in Vienna with US Secretary of State John Kerry and UN envoy to Syria Staffan de Mistur
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