Russia declared its readiness to initiate coordination with the US to combat "Islamic state"

Defense Ministry spokesman Igor Konashenkov said that Russia may initiate coordination with the Pentagon to fight "Islamic state."

"The Russian Defense Ministry responded to the request of the Pentagon and promptly Americans considered the proposals on the coordination of actions in the fight against the terrorist group IG in Syria - said Major General.

According Konashenkova, these proposals could be implemented, it requires "clarification of the technical details."

He added that the details will be discussed on October 7, already between the Pentagon and the Defense Ministry.

Previously, the Defense Ministry announced the preparation of documents on cooperation with the United States in the fight against the IG in Syria.

"Islamic State" - a terrorist group banned in several countries, including Russia.

Since September 30, the Russian planes to air strikes on Syrian territory is the international coalition forces led by the US, which leads the fight against the Islamists in the region.

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