US-Russia deal continues to protect against unwanted episodes in Syria

"A blunt answer could be that we have a relevant agreement, an agreement with the Americans, on the prevention of conflicts," Zakharova said in an interview with the Rossiya 1 channel, when asked about the possibility of any conflicting episodes between US and Russian forces in Syria.

"But the situation is a lot more complex," the foreign ministry spokeswoman added, pointing to the persistent danger of terrorists spread in Syria and difficulties in the peaceful resolution of the civil war in the country.