Putin wants support to Syrian opposition

Russia is ready to support the Syrian opposition with air strikes in their fight against Islamic State (IS).

" I can confirm that we have contacts with the Syrian opposition on the battlefield, who have asked us to carry out air strikes ", said Putin.

Later in the day made ​​the Russian Foreign Ministry announced that Deputy Foreign Minister Mikhail Bogdanov minister Monday a meeting will have Qadri Jamil, a representative of the Syrian Popular Front opposition group and former Syrian vice premier.