'Russian strikes have helped 'turn around' situation in Syria'

Air strikes by the Russian military in support of forces loyal to President Bashar al-Assad have helped turn the tide on the situation in Syria, Russian Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov said today.
"The actions of the Russian air force, in response to the request of the Syrian leadership -- have really helped to turn around the situation in the country, helped towards reducing the territory controlled by terrorists," Lavrov said at his main annual press conference.