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1st LD: White House reiterates need for deconfliction between U.S., Russia in Syria

Xinhua, October 1, 2015 Adjust font size:

The White House on Wednesday reiterated the need for the United States and Russia to "deconflict" their air operations inside Syria as Russia started its first round of air strikes against the Islamic State(IS).

"Both presidents agreed that it was a priority, for both countries, that tactical, practical conversations between our militaries take place to ensure that our military activities inside of Syria are properly deconflicted," White House spokesperson Josh Earnest told reporters on Wednesday. "That continues to be a priority."

"The U.S. military officials have been in touch with their Russian counterparts already to set up those discussions," Earnest added.

Russian air forces on Wednesday began precise air strikes against IS ground positions in Syria, and President Vladimir Putin said that only pre-emptive actions could truly combat international terrorism. Enditem