Putin and Hollande discussed strategy against the Islamic state

The President of Russia Vladimir Putin met in Moscow the head of France Francois Hollande. Favorites 2-States considered the powers to combat terrorist group "Islamic state".

Evening of the 24th of November in Moscow for almost 3 hours passed the summit talks between President Vladimir Putin and the head of France Francois Hollande. The main outcome was the confirmation of the joint intention to combine efforts to combat terrorist group "Islamic state". In addition much time was paid to the collapse of the su-24 was shot down by Turkish fighter F-16.

The presidents stressed that the attackers must be found and punished. "Naturally, the main attention was paid to the issues of joint struggle against international terrorism. Ruthless attack on Russian aircraft in the skies over Sinai, the terrible events in Paris, terrorist attacks in Lebanon, Nigeria, Mali resulted in the death of the global inhabitants of our planet, even hundreds of people in Russia and France. This is our common tragedy. And we are United in our intent to find and punish the criminals", - quotes RIA Novosti Vladimir Putin.

Francois Hollande, moreover, noted that Moscow can count on the help of Paris to investigate the attack on the Airbus 321 in Egypt. With all this, States need to work together, he added. "Specifically, this the meaning of our meeting in Moscow", - said the French President. In addition, Hollande believes that the need to reach consensus on forming a broad international coalition to combat terrorism.

Based on the beliefs of Vladimir Putin's intentions of joint actions - "concrete, practical contribution to the formation of a broad anti-terrorist front under the auspices of the UN". "I note that the number of States that share this initiative, is increasing," stated the President of the Russian Federation. He added that Russia is ready to cooperate with the coalition of Western States led by the United States, but a more reasonable scenario considers the creation of a single coalition.

Paid attention to political favorites and the attack of the Turkish F-16 fighter for the Russian su-24 bomber. "Of course, conflicts such as destruction of our plane and the death of our soldiers, airman, and marine who came to the rescue of their own fighting friends, is completely unacceptable. We believe that this will not be repeated. Or are we such an interaction with anyone, with any coalition, with any parties not necessary", - said Russian favorite.

"We share information, but we are extremely worried about the nature of this exchange and the results of our joint work. We proactively informed our American partners, where, when, and at what echelons will be working with our pilots. And specifically there at this time, we got hit. The question is, what the information conveyed. Either they have no control over that make them allies, or this information is distributed to right and left, not knowing what the results will be", - stated Vladimir Putin.

He added that on this occasion with the United States will be held "serious consultations". Another topic of discussion was - what force in Syria can afford to strike, and for some not. "Only "ISIS" and only by jihadist groups. The main thing - not to strike at those forces or those groups that we are combating terrorism on their part. On this occasion we will share information," announced Francois Hollande.

In the end, the fight against "Islamic state" will lead to the destruction of terrorists, then the time comes to political regulation. Hollande believes that the need to form a coalition government for the transitional period and sees Assad as a political party the future of Syria. Vladimir Putin, moreover, noted that the fate of the Syrian President should be in the hands of the Syrian people.

Explaining the worsening of relations with Turkey, the Russian President noted that terrorists controlled areas, the trucks with the oil go directly to the area of the country, and reminded that there is a special UN security Council resolution prohibiting directly to buy oil from terrorists. Vladimir Putin expressed regret that the relationship that was built between Moscow and Ankara for 10 years, so thoughtlessly and rudely destroyed.

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