Syria crisis: Nato concerned by Russia ‘military build-up’

‘The US and Nato have expressed concern over reports that Russia is increasing its military presence in Syria.

Nato chief Jens Stoltenberg said if confirmed, Russia’s involvement would not help to solve the conflict.

Separately on Wednesday, US Secretary of State John Kerry “reiterated” his concerns to Russian Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov over the phone.

Russia, a key ally of Syria during its four-year civil war, says it has sent military experts but that is all.’