RUSSIA ATTACKS ISIS IN SYRIA launches airstrikes Daesh in Panic

Why is Russia sending troops to Syria? The United States “remains open to tactical, practical discussions“ with Russia over the fight against Islamic State in Syria, White House spokesman Josh Earnest said in a briefing. Syrian Foreign Minister Walid al-Moallem, speaking in an interview with Syrian TV Thursday evening, said no Russian combat troops were fighting in Syria. “Russia is supporting the Syrian government and is ready to offer everything possible to combat terrorism when it becomes necessary,” al-