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As Russian airstrikes help the Syrian regime encircle Aleppo, regional powers seem to be making moves in anticipation of what’s to come. Saudi Arabia has plans drawn up for a ground invasion of the Islamic State. Meanwhile, Russia has pointed a finger at Turkey, saying they are prepared to “illegally” intervene in the conflict.

A Saudi military spokesman said Thursday the kingdom is ready to send ground troops to Syria to fight Islamic State group provided coalition leaders agree during an upcoming meeting in Brussels.

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Brig. Gen. Ahmed Asiri told The Associated Press that Saudi Arabia has taken part in coalition airstrikes against IS since the U.S.-led campaign began in September 2014, but could now provide ground troops.

The United States is scheduled to convene a meeting of defence ministers from countries fighting IS in Brussels this month.

“We are determined to fight and defeat Daesh,” Asiri said, using the Arabic acronym for IS. He didn’t elaborate on how many troops the kingdom would send.