DefenceTalkMoscow: A defiant Russia on Thursday said it was ready to increase military support to Syria’s Bashar al-Assad if needed, dismissing suggestions it could hamper Western efforts to fight Islamic State militants. Washington has accused Moscow of solidifying its foothold in Syria, raising concerns it could throw a wrench in plans by the US-led coalition […]https://www.defencetalk.com/defiant-russia-pledges-more-syria-assistance-65349/