Russia to halt flights safety memo with U.S. in Syria – Russian media

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"The Russian side is suspending the memorandum on preventing incidents and ensuring flights safety during operations in Syria signed with the U.S.," the ministry said, TASS wrote.

"We're urging the UN Security Council to hold an emergency meeting to discuss the current situation," the ministry said.

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