Putin ordered the Moskva cruiser to cooperate with a French naval group in the fight against the Islamic State.
Russia's
President Vladimir Putin ordered the Moskva missile cruiser stationed
in the Mediterranean Sea to establish contact with a French naval group
which will soon arrive in the area.
Earlier on Tuesday, General Staff chief Gen. Valery Gerasimov that Russia's Forces launched 34 cruise missiles during the strike on the terrorist targets in Syria.
In a telephone conversation, Vladimir Putin and Francois Hollande agreed to ensure military and intelligence cooperation between Russia and France. The two leaders also agreed to meet during Hollande's visit to Moscow November 26.
"A French naval group led by an aircraft
carrier will soon enter your area of operations," Vladimir Putin old
Oleg Krivorog, who heads the Russian naval unit protecting the airbase
in Syria hosting Russian warplanes. "It is necessary to establish direct
contact with the French and work with them as allies."
"The chief of general staff and the defense minister have received
relevant instructions. We must work out a plan for joint actions both
at sea and in the air," the president continued.Earlier on Tuesday, General Staff chief Gen. Valery Gerasimov that Russia's Forces launched 34 cruise missiles during the strike on the terrorist targets in Syria.
In a telephone conversation, Vladimir Putin and Francois Hollande agreed to ensure military and intelligence cooperation between Russia and France. The two leaders also agreed to meet during Hollande's visit to Moscow November 26.
"To continue personal dialogue on the fight
against terrorism as well as other relevant topics during a meeting
in Moscow on November 26," according to statement made by the Kremilin.
Hollande, who skipped the weekend's G20 summit due to the Paris
attacks, said Monday that he would meet with the leaders of Russia and
the United States to discuss joining forces against terrorism. The
French leader is set hold talks with US President Barack Obama
in Washington on November 24.
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