Special Presidential Envoy: The US will not include Russia in the coalition against ISIS
The Special Presidential Envoy for the Global Coalition to Counter ISIL, Brett H. McGurk, denied the possibility that the Russian Federation would be included in the coalition, Sky News Arabia news agency reported.
"Washington doesn't trust Moscow, which supports the Syrian government, both materially and in military fields," the agency reported, quoting President Obama’s representative.
According to McGurk, Russia and the United States coordinate actions in carrying out strikes against the terrorist group Al-Nusra Front. On the other hand, according to him, Russia is responsible for the implementation of the ceasefire agreement in Syria and Moscow should put pressure on the Syrian government,"which constantly violates the agreement," the Agency informed.
Previously, the Russian Defense Ministry suggested that Russia’s Western partners begin joint actions against terrorists in Syria, calling the joint operation an "easy way to solve problems."
The international coalition led by the U.S.A. was formed in the summer of 2014. It involves nearly 60 countries.