Russian President Putin Calls U.S. Weak On Syria

Bloomberg: Putin Calls U.S. `Weak' on Syria as Russia Talks Are Shunned

* Door remains open to direct talks with U.S., president says
* U.S. says Russia is pursuing its own agenda in Syria

Russian President Vladimir Putin said U.S. policy on Syria is weak and lacks objectives, though he remains open to direct talks as Russia’s bombing campaign continues in support of Syrian leader Bashar al-Assad.

“I don’t really understand how the U.S. can criticize Russia’s actions in Syria if they refuse to have direct dialogue,” Putin told reporters Thursday during a visit to Astana, Kazakhstan. “The basic weakness of the American position is that they don’t have an agenda, though we’re keeping the door open” for talks, he said.

WNU Editor: Some Americans are probably in agreement with Putin .... Fox News Poll: Voters say Obama has no Syria plan, Putin 'strong and shrewd' (FOX News).

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