The Pentagon announced support of communication channels with Russia in order to avoid incidents in Syria
The Pentagon announced support of communication channels with Russia in order to avoid incidents in Syria The U.S. Department of defense continues to maintain contact with Russia for conflict prevention in Syria. The head of the Pentagon James Mattis said at a press briefing held aboard the path of Minister to Germany. “We have a very active line of communication to prevent conflict”, — quotes Mr. Mattis, the press service of the Pentagon. According to the Minister, communication lines span multiple levels, “from the Chairman of the joint chiefs of staff and Secretary of state with their Russian colleagues in Moscow — General Gerasimov and Minister Lavrov”. “We don’t open fire neither of whom, except the opponent, except for IG (banned in Russia “Islamic state”). The only exception is self defense, if someone aimed at us — for example, bombing us, or leads us to the fire,” said James Mattis.