Confusion hangs over start of US, Russia military talks on Syria
The Obama administration, scrambling to respond to Russia's air campaign over Syria and Iran's increased involvement, launched talks Thursday with Moscow military officials amid mounting confusion over the airstrike targets and criticism on Capitol Hill -- including one senator mocking the name of the so-called "deconfliction" talks.
"Unfortunately, it appears 'deconfliction' is merely an Orwellian euphemism for this Administration's acceptance of Russia's expanded role in Syria, and as a consequence, for Assad's continued brutalization of the Syrian people," Sen. John McCain, R-Ariz., said in a statement.
The talks, held by video teleconference, came a day after Russian fighter jets began bombing in western Syria.
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