Russia wants anti-IS alliance with US, France and even Turkey: diplomat

Russia wants anti-IS alliance with US, France and even Turkey: diplomat
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Russia would be prepared to \"create a joint staff\" to fight the Islamic State in which Moscow would work with France, the United States and even Turkey, the Russian ambassador to France said Wednesday.

Russia would be prepared to "create a joint staff" to fight the Islamic State in which Moscow would work with France, the United States and even Turkey, the Russian ambassador to France said Wednesday.


"We are prepared to plan strikes on Daesh (IS) positions together and create a joint staff with France, the US, with all the countries who want to be in this coalition," said Alexander Orlov," adding, "If the Turks want to be in at as well, they are welcome" despite tensions after Turkey downed a Russian military jet.
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