Russia Urges Trump to Help Fix Syria, Libya Crises Amid Setbacks
- Russia wants ‘active’ U.S. role, Deputy foreign minister says
- U.S. seen reluctant as Russia seeks anti-terrorism alliance
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Russia is urging U.S. President Donald Trump to help it resolve conflicts in Syria and Libya, where the Kremlin is finding it tough going after seizing the initiative in a bid to act as a leading power in the region.
“We would like to see an active U.S. role” in Syria, Russian Deputy Foreign Minister Gennady Gatilov said in an interview in Geneva. “The United States is one of the most important players here. ”