Russian Defense Minister Sergei Shoigu in Moscow, Russia on Wednesday. Photo: Sputnik, Government Pool Photo via AP
Turkey, Syria, Russia defence ministers meet for first talks since 2011
- The discussions focused on the Syrian civil war and collaboration against terrorist groups in the Middle East state
- Russia and Turkey are both involved in Syria, with Moscow supporting Damascus against its opponents, and Ankara backing rebels
Russian Defense Minister Sergei Shoigu in Moscow, Russia on Wednesday. Photo: Sputnik, Government Pool Photo via AP