WASHINGTON, (Sputnik) — Toner made the statement commenting on an unverified media report that Russia is sending fighter jets to Syria to fight against ISIL terrorists.
“There is a 37 some odd country coalition that is taking the fight to the IS [Islamic State],” Toner said. “We would welcome Russia to be more involved in that effort.”
The spokesperson noted that the State Department is still looking to verify the report published the Israeli news outlet Ynet on Monday, citing anonymous western officials.
"We are frankly still chasing the ground truth on that,” Toner said.
Members of the US-led coalition have been conducting airstrikes against ISIL in Iraq and Syria since August 2014.
