A top Russian official on Sept. 1 played down criticism over the country's airstrikes in Syria, saying Russia sees "eye-to-eye" with a U.S.-led coalition targeting the Islamic State terror group.
CNBC: Lavrov says Russia sees ‘eye-to-eye’ with US on Syria
Minister for Foreign Affairs of the Russian Federation Sergey Lavrov speaks during a press conference at the United Nations during the Annual General Assembly on Oct. 1, 2015 in New York.