15.09 Russian TV Host Invites McCain to Speak on Syria

MOSCOW, September 15 (RIA Novosti) A Russian state TV host has invited US Senator John McCain to take part in his show and discuss his stance on Syria.

Popular Russian TV presenter Vladimir Solovyov said Sunday that the Republican senator known for his critical views on Russias leadership can appear in his show to respond to President Vladimir Putins recent article in the New York Times on Syria.

On our behalf, the broadcaster and myself invite Senator McCain, who wanted to respond to Putins letter to the Sunday Night program, Solovyov said on Sunday.

McCain said earlier that he would be glad to write something for Pravda in response to Putins op-ed, which he has already publicly criticized.