Tensions rising, US and Russian military holding Syria talks
The Pentagon says it's beginning talks with the Russian military on ways to avoid US and Russian forces firing on each other in Syria.
Thursday's talks -- being held by video teleconference -- come a day after Russian fighter jets began bombing in western Syria and with US-Russian tensions growing.
Conducting the talks on the US side are Elissa Slotkin, the acting assistant secretary of defense for international security affairs, and Vice Adm. Frank C. Pandolfe, the director of strategic plans and policy for the Joint Chiefs of Staff.
It's not immediately clear who will be speaking for the Russians.
