Will The Obama Administration Hold Discussions With Russia On Military Activities In Syria?

Wall Street Journal: U.S. Weighs Talks With Russia on Military Activity in Syria

Pentagon leaders grilled over strategy to deal with regime of Bashar al-Assad.

WASHINGTON—The Obama administration is considering discussions with Russia on military activities Syria in what would mark a shift in approach as U.S. policy comes under growing criticism at home.

Moscow proposed the talks, Secretary of State John Kerry said Wednesday after U.S. officials voiced concerns this week about a new Russian buildup of military support for Syrian President Bashar al-Assad.

In a scorching attack on the U.S. strategy in the Senate, members of the powerful armed services committee grilled senior Pentagon officials over how the administration intends to deal with the Syrian regime. It is an issue that Washington has largely sidestepped but is now forced to confront with Moscow’s escalating military support for Mr. Assad.

While the U.S. has insisted that Mr. Assad must step down as part of any resolution to Syria’s multi-sided war, the White House has chosen not to attack the regime militarily. Instead, the Pentagon has pursued a bombing campaign against extremist group Islamic State, one of the strongest opponents of Mr. Assad.

WNU Editor: The Russians appear confident that the U.S. will accept their offer to hold talks on Syria .... Falling short: US considers Russian proposal as ISIS struggle falters (RT). What's my take .... Russia TV's analysis is probably correct .... the U.S. has a choice of entering into talks with Russia or just staying on the sidelines to watch .... U.S. looks on warily as Russian helicopters arrive in Syria (CNN) .... my guess is that they will enter into talks within the  next few weeks.