Carlton-Smith lied saying “Russia today indisputably represents a far greater threat to our national security than Islamic extremist threats such as al-Qaeda and ISIL,” adding: . “Russia has demonstrated that it is prepared to use military force to secure and expand its own..…

Russia: Militant Training Underway at US Base in Syria's Al-Tanf  . . Syrian Army Intensifies Efforts to Cleanse ISIL from Badiyeh of Deir Ezzur  . . ..…