The Russian side initiated the contact. Gen. Gerasimov likely repeated to Gen. Dunford what the Russian MoD had stated publicly — if the US launches an attack on Syria, the Russian military will respond. The Russian leadership seems to be convinced that this is the US intention behind recent troop and naval movements. TASSChief of Russian General Staff discusses Syria with US counterpart - Defense MinistrySee alsoThe Vineyard of the SakerOfficial Statement of the Russian Ministry of Foreign...
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