According to him, it is “too early to determine” the nature of Russian intentions in Syria, however, the “military presence” of the Russian Federation in this country has increased.
"There is a need to at least reduce the risk of conflict between the Russian forces in Syria and the coalition forces fighting the IG," RIA quoted him as saying "News".
It is noted that Stoltenberg also stated the need for a "constructive role" of the Russian Federation in the fight against the "Islamic state".
On Monday, NATO Secretary General Jens Stoltenberg and Russian Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov will hold talks in New York.