Turkey’s Erdogan slams Bolton, as Trump position on Syria shifts
6 years ago

Turkey’s Erdogan slams Bolton, as Trump position on Syria shifts

CNN  

CNN — US National Security Advisor John Bolton made “a serious mistake” telling reporters that the United States would only pull out of Syria if Turkey pledged not to attack its Kurdish allies there, Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan said Tuesday. President Donald Trump announced late last month that the US had defeated ISIS in Syria and was pulling its 2,000 troops out of the country “now.” But Bolton – who is currently on a four-day trip to Israel and Turkey – appeared to add several conditions to Trump’s announcement, saying over the weekend that the withdrawal was contingent upon preventing ISIS from reviving itself and on obtaining security guarantees from the Turks for US-backed Kurdish fighters in Syria. Kalin, Erdogan’s senior adviser, said Tuesday that Turkey’s main concern is “the future of American bases” after US troops withdraw from Syria. “We are happy with Trump’s withdrawal decision, but what will be left behind – the future of American bases, logistical centers and heavy weapons are important for us,” Kalin told a press conference from Ankara.

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Analysis: Turkiye’s road ahead in a post-Assad Syria
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3 days, 23 hours ago

Analysis: Turkiye’s road ahead in a post-Assad Syria

Al Jazeera  

Challenges and opportunities await Ankara as its neighbour reimagines itself after decades of dictatorship. How US President-elect Donald Trump’s Syria policy will unfold will have a direct effect on how Turkiye will move regarding the YPG. The possibility of instability is well calculated by Ankara and a military offensive on northeastern Syria may come sooner in what Turkiye will say …

Turkey will do 'whatever it takes' if Syria government cannot address Kurd militia issue, minister says
2 weeks, 5 days ago

Turkey will do 'whatever it takes' if Syria government cannot address Kurd militia issue, minister says

Hindustan Times  

ANKARA, - Turkey will do "whatever it takes" to ensure its security if the new Syrian administration cannot address Ankara's concerns about U.S.-allied Kurdish groups it views as terrorist groups, Foreign Minister Hakan Fidan said on Saturday. Turkey will do 'whatever it takes' if Syria government cannot address Kurd militia issue, minister says Turkey regards the YPG, the militant group …

Erdogan says Turkey expects allies to pull support from Kurds in post-Assad Syria
3 weeks ago

Erdogan says Turkey expects allies to pull support from Kurds in post-Assad Syria

Hindustan Times  

ANKARA -Turkey expects foreign countries will withdraw support for Kurdish fighters in Syria following the toppling of Bashar al-Assad, President Tayyip Erdogan said, as Ankara seeks to isolate Kurds who have long fought alongside U.S. troops. Erdogan says Turkey expects allies to pull support from Kurds in post-Assad Syria Germany's foreign minister later said Kurdish forces should disarm and integrate …

US fears military buildup by Turkey signals preparations for incursion into Syria
3 weeks, 3 days ago

US fears military buildup by Turkey signals preparations for incursion into Syria

Live Mint  

WASHINGTON : —Senior U.S. officials say Turkey and its militia allies are building up forces along the border with Syria, raising alarm that Ankara is preparing for a large-scale incursion into territory held by American-backed Syrian Kurds. The forces include militia fighters and Turkish uniformed commandos and artillery in large numbers that are concentrated near Kobani, a Kurdish-majority city in …

With Assad’s Fall, Erdogan Oversees Turkey’s Growing Regional Clout
1 month ago

With Assad’s Fall, Erdogan Oversees Turkey’s Growing Regional Clout

Live Mint  

-- Of all the winners and losers from Syria’s sudden change of power, Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan stands out as among those with the most to gain. “While Ankara’s precise role in the surprising turn of events remains a topic of speculation, the rebel offensive could not have gone ahead without Turkey’s consent and support.” The question now is …

The Moment Is Ripe to Push the Middle East in the Direction of Peace. What Will Trump Do?
55 years ago

The Moment Is Ripe to Push the Middle East in the Direction of Peace. What Will Trump Do?

Slate  

Sign up for the Slatest to get the most insightful analysis, criticism, and advice out there, delivered to your inbox daily. “And Syria,” he added, “is far more complex than any of those other countries.” It is a welcome thing that HTS’s defeat of Assad’s regime has ended Syria’s enabling of Iran’s aggressive ambitions. Israel has played a significant, if …

Opinion - Erdogan's dual strategy in Syria: Hunting with NATO, running with Russia
1 month ago

Opinion - Erdogan's dual strategy in Syria: Hunting with NATO, running with Russia

India Today  

In the shadow of Istanbul’s minarets, Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan did not hide his glee at the fast-paced developments in neighbouring Syria. This support was part of Turkey’s broader goal to influence the outcome of the Syrian conflict in favour of a government that could guarantee the security of its borders and prevent autonomy for Kurdish groups. Ankara’s knowledge …

Where Turkey stands as Syrian government falls to opposition insurgents
1 month ago

Where Turkey stands as Syrian government falls to opposition insurgents

Associated Press  

ANKARA, Turkey — Syrian refugees across Turkey jubilantly welcomed the downfall of Bashar Assad’s government Sunday, with many embracing the chance to return to their homeland. FILE - From left: Iranian President Hassan Rouhani, Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan and Russian President Vladimir Putin shake hands during their meeting in Ankara, Turkey, Monday, Sept. 16, 2019. Share Share Copy Link …

Turkey’s Erdogan says he remains hopeful about reconciliation with Syria
1 month, 4 weeks ago

Turkey’s Erdogan says he remains hopeful about reconciliation with Syria

Associated Press  

ANKARA, Turkey — Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan has said he remains hopeful that a reconciliation with Syrian President Bashar Assad can be achieved to end more than a decade of tensions between their two neighboring countries, state-run media reported on Wednesday. Speaking to journalists on his return from trips to Saudi Arabia and Azerbaijan, Erdogan said he believes a …

Long road ahead for Turkiye, Syria as Erdogan shows signs of rapprochement
5 months, 4 weeks ago

Long road ahead for Turkiye, Syria as Erdogan shows signs of rapprochement

The Hindu  

Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan and Syrian President Bashar al-Assad have recently signalled that they are interested in restoring diplomatic ties that have been ruptured for more than a decade. Speaking at a North Atlantic Treaty Organization summit in Washington on Thursday, Mr. Erdogan said he had called on Mr. Assad two weeks ago to either come to Turkiye for …

Turkey’s president expresses willingness to restore diplomatic ties with Syria
6 months, 1 week ago

Turkey’s president expresses willingness to restore diplomatic ties with Syria

Associated Press  

ANKARA, Turkey — Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan said Friday that there is no obstacle preventing Turkey and Syria from restoring diplomatic ties that were cut off at the start of the Syrian civil war more than a decade ago. The Syrian government has repeatedly condemned Ankara’s control over a territory that it took hold of through several military incursions …

Turkey’s Erdogan vows to widen operations against Kurdish groups in Syria and Iraq
11 months, 3 weeks ago

Turkey’s Erdogan vows to widen operations against Kurdish groups in Syria and Iraq

Associated Press  

ANKARA, Turkey — Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan vowed on Tuesday to widen military operations against groups linked to Kurdish militants in neighboring Iraq and Syria, days after an attack on a Turkish military base in Iraq killed nine Turkish soldiers. Turkish warplanes and drones have been carrying out airstrikes on targets in Syria and Iraq believed to be affiliated …

Turkey’s President meets Russia’s Putin and aims to revive the wartime Ukraine grain export deal
1 year, 4 months ago

Turkey’s President meets Russia’s Putin and aims to revive the wartime Ukraine grain export deal

The Hindu  

Turkey's President Recep Tayyip Erdogan on Monday sought to persuade Russian President Vladimir Putin to revive an agreement that allowed Ukraine to export grain and other commodities from three Black Sea ports despite the war with Russia. Mr. Erdogan said the grain deal was the headline issue at the daylong talks between the two leaders in Russia’s Black Sea resort …

Assad blames Erdogan for violence in Syria and insists on a pullout of Turkish troops
1 year, 5 months ago

Assad blames Erdogan for violence in Syria and insists on a pullout of Turkish troops

Associated Press  

BEIRUT — Syrian President Bashar Assad slammed Turkey in comments published Wednesday, blaming Ankara for the uptick in violence in his war-torn country and insisting on the withdrawal of Turkish forces from Syria. He also denied rumors of an upcoming meeting between him and Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan, despite meetings between Turkey and Syria’s defense and foreign ministers under …

Turkish President Erdogan says Putin may visit Turkey in August
1 year, 5 months ago

Turkish President Erdogan says Putin may visit Turkey in August

Firstpost  

Erdogan expressed his optimism that the visit will likely occur in August. On Putin’s recent offer to send grain to African countries free of charge, Erdogan said, “We’re in line with Russia on this issue, that is, we will turn the grains coming from Russia through the Black Sea corridor into flour and we will transport to poor African countries …

Live updates: Erdogan wins Turkey’s election
1 year, 7 months ago

Live updates: Erdogan wins Turkey’s election

CNN  

Turkish President, Recep Tayyip Erdogan, left, meets Russian President Vladimir Putin on the sidelines of the Conference on Interaction and Confidence Building Measures in Asia in Astana, Kazakhstan, on October 13. Murat Kula/Anadolu Agency/Getty Images Turkey has a “special” and growing relationship with Russian President Vladimir Putin despite mounting pressure on Ankara to help bolster Western sanctions against Moscow, Turkish …

US hawk John Bolton touts ‘grand strategy’ to counter Russia and China
1 year, 8 months ago

US hawk John Bolton touts ‘grand strategy’ to counter Russia and China

Firstpost  

New Delhi: Former US National Security Advisor John Bolton has suggested the US government to implement a new Cold War-style strategy against Russia and China. Describing his “grand-strategy” approach to geopolitics in a Wall Street Journal column on Wednesday, Bolton suggested that the West should cut back on social programs to fund military spending, renew testing of nuclear weapons, and …

Explained: What's at stake in Turkey’s new Syria escalation?
2 years ago

Explained: What's at stake in Turkey’s new Syria escalation?

Firstpost  

Turkish president Recep Tayyip Erdogan has repeatedly warned of a new land incursion to drive Kurdish groups away from the Turkish-Syrian border, following a deadly 13 November bombing in Istanbul Beirut: After weeks of deadly Turkish airstrikes in northern Syria, Kurdish forces and international players are trying to gauge whether Ankara’s threats of a ground invasion are serious. Turkish president …

Erdogan, Putin discuss Syria border corridor, gas hub by phone
2 years ago

Erdogan, Putin discuss Syria border corridor, gas hub by phone

Al Jazeera  

Turkey’s president reiterated the necessity of establishing a buffer zone in accordance with a 2019 agreement with Russia, his office says. The two leaders also discussed grain supplies and a potential regional gas hub in Turkey on Sunday, December 11, both countries said. In a statement, Erdogan’s office reiterated the “importance and urgency” of creating a buffer zone in northern …

EXPLAINER: What’s at stake in Turkey’s new Syria escalation
2 years, 1 month ago

EXPLAINER: What’s at stake in Turkey’s new Syria escalation

Associated Press  

BEIRUT — After weeks of deadly Turkish airstrikes in northern Syria, Kurdish forces and international players are trying to gauge whether Ankara’s threats of a ground invasion are serious. Here’s a look at what various foreign powers and groups embroiled in the Syria conflict stand to gain or lose: WHAT TURKEY WANTS Turkey sees the Kurdish forces along its border …

Turkish air attacks on Syria threaten US personnel: Pentagon
2 years, 1 month ago

Turkish air attacks on Syria threaten US personnel: Pentagon

Al Jazeera  

Turkey has stepped up air attacks on northern Syria since the November 13 Istanbul bombing. Turkish air attacks in northern Syria threaten the safety of United States military personnel and the escalating situation is jeopardising years of progress against ISIL fighters, the Pentagon has said. The public comments on Wednesday represent the strongest condemnation by the US of NATO ally …

Turkey’s Erdogan: New ground offensive in Syria ‘when convenient’
2 years, 1 month ago

Turkey’s Erdogan: New ground offensive in Syria ‘when convenient’

Al Jazeera  

Turkey’s President Recep Tayyip Erdogan has said that his country’s air operations against the YPG militia in northern Syria were only the beginning and that it would launch a land operation there when convenient. Erdogan said on Wednesday that Turkey was more determined than ever to secure its southern border with a “security corridor” while ensuring the territorial integrity of …

Erdogan signals ground operation into Syria ‘soon’
2 years, 1 month ago

Erdogan signals ground operation into Syria ‘soon’

The Hindu  

President Recep Tayyip Erdogan vowed on Tuesday that Turkey would "soon" launch a ground operation into Syria against Kurdish targets defying mounting international pressure. The United States on late Monday urged de-escalation and Russia said on Tuesday it hoped Turkey would exercise "restraint" and refrain from "excessive use of force" in Syria. "A joint base north of Hasakeh used for …

Erdogan signals a Turkish ground offensive in Syria, Iraq
2 years, 1 month ago

Erdogan signals a Turkish ground offensive in Syria, Iraq

Al Jazeera  

Russia and the US call for de-escalation amid Turkish cross-border raids on Kurdish positions in Syria and Iraq. Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan has signalled a possible ground offensive in northern Syria and Iraq after Ankara’s forces launched cross-border air raids on what they said were locations used by Kurdish groups they blame for a bombing in central Istanbul. Speaking …

Erdogan threatens Syria ground operation ‘as soon as possible’
2 years, 1 month ago

Erdogan threatens Syria ground operation ‘as soon as possible’

Al Jazeera  

Erdogan’s comments come as Russia calls for restraint, despite understanding Turkey’s ‘security concerns’. Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan has hinted that Ankara is planning to deploy ground forces to attack Kurdish-led People’s Protection Units, or YPG, forces based across the border in Syria. The Kremlin has said Russia respects Turkey’s “legitimate” security concerns over Syria but added that all parties …

Turkish foreign policy, the East-West divide
2 years, 2 months ago

Turkish foreign policy, the East-West divide

The Hindu  

Amidst the sharp East-West hostilities generated by the war in Ukraine, there is one country that is at the centre of regional diplomacy — Turkey. And, in a dramatic overture, on August 19, Mr. Erdoğan indicated Turkey’s readiness to engage with Syrian President Bashar al-Assad, saying “there is no resentment in politics”. The agreement was signed in the presence of …

Turkey’s Erdogan says he won’t rule out dialogue with Syria
2 years, 4 months ago

Turkey’s Erdogan says he won’t rule out dialogue with Syria

Al Jazeera  

Erdogan said Turkey did not want to seize Syrian territory as the Syrian opposition fears a potential deal between Ankara and Damascus. Turkey’s President Recep Tayyip Erdogan says dialogue and diplomacy with the Syrian government cannot be ruled out, the latest sign that Ankara may be willing to mend ties with its southern neighbour. The incursions into Syria and the …

Putin hosts Erdogan for talks on trade, Ukraine, Syria
2 years, 5 months ago

Putin hosts Erdogan for talks on trade, Ukraine, Syria

Associated Press  

MOSCOW — Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan visited Russia Friday for talks with Russian President Vladimir Putin focusing on a grain deal brokered by Turkey and the U.N., prospects for talks on ending hostilities in Ukraine, the situation in Syria and growing economic ties between Moscow and Ankara. Speaking at the start of the meeting at Putin’s Black Sea residence …

Turkey plans Syria incursion as long as threat lingers
2 years, 5 months ago

Turkey plans Syria incursion as long as threat lingers

Associated Press  

ANKARA, Turkey — Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan says his government’s plan for a new military offensive in northern Syria will be on the table as long as Kurdish militants continue to pose a security threat to his country. In May, Erdogan announced plans for a new military operation in Syria to drive away Syrian Kurdish militia that Ankara says …

Turkey’s Erdogan renews case for Syria operation at Tehran talks
2 years, 5 months ago

Turkey’s Erdogan renews case for Syria operation at Tehran talks

Al Jazeera  

President Erdogan says Turkey wants more help from Russia and Iran, but can fight ‘terrorist’ organisations without needing any support. Tehran, Iran – Turkey’s President Recep Tayyip Erdogan has renewed warnings that Ankara could launch a new military operation in northern Syria, as he met his Russian and Iranian counterparts in Tehran. Ankara considers the YPG a “terrorist” group and …

Iran’s Khamenei warns Erdogan against Syria military operation
2 years, 5 months ago

Iran’s Khamenei warns Erdogan against Syria military operation

Al Jazeera  

Turkish president met Iran’s Supreme Leader Khamenei and President Raisi in advance of a trilateral summit with Russian President Putin, with Ukraine and Syria on the agenda. Tehran, Iran – Iran’s Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei has advised Turkey’s President Recep Tayyip Erdogan not to launch a new military operation in Syria, in advance of the arrival of Russian President …

Iran’s regional outreach tested as Turkey plans Syria operation
2 years, 6 months ago

Iran’s regional outreach tested as Turkey plans Syria operation

Al Jazeera  

Tehran, Iran – Iran has upped its diplomatic efforts amid a warning from Turkey to launch a new military operation in Syria – a close regional ally of Tehran – against Kurdish rebels. “We understand Turkey’s security concerns and talks about the possibility of a special operation in parts of Syrian soil,” Amirabdollahian told reporters in a joint news conference …

US-backed Syrian Kurds to turn to Damascus if Turkey attacks
2 years, 7 months ago

US-backed Syrian Kurds to turn to Damascus if Turkey attacks

Associated Press  

BEIRUT — The U.S.-backed and Kurdish-led forces in northern Syria said Tuesday that they will turn to the government in Damascus for support should Turkey go ahead with its threat to launch a new incursion into the war-torn country. Erdogan has repeatedly said over the past weeks that he’s planning a major military operation to create a 30-kilometer deep buffer …

Russia urges Turkey not to launch offensive in northern Syria
2 years, 7 months ago

Russia urges Turkey not to launch offensive in northern Syria

Al Jazeera  

Russia urged Turkey not to launch an offensive in northern Syria after President Recep Tayyip Erdogan renewed threats of a military campaign targeting Kurdish “terrorists”. Zakharova said, “We understand Turkey’s concerns about threats to national security emanating from the border regions” with Syria, but added the problem could only be solved if Syrian troops are deployed in the area. ‘Malign …

Erdogan says Turkey to rid Syria's Tal Rifaat, Manbij of terrorists
2 years, 7 months ago

Erdogan says Turkey to rid Syria's Tal Rifaat, Manbij of terrorists

The Hindu  

President Tayyip Erdogan said on Wednesday that Turkey will rid northern Syria's Tal Rifaat and Manbij areas of terrorists, confirming the targets of the new incursion for the first time and saying it will continue into other regions. His comments, in a speech to lawmakers from his ruling AK Party, came a week after he pledged a new military incursion …

Erdogan: New military operation in Syria ‘soon’
2 years, 7 months ago

Erdogan: New military operation in Syria ‘soon’

Al Jazeera  

Turkish leader says aim is to create 30km ‘safe zone’ in Syria; would be fourth major Turkish incursion since 2016. Speaking following a cabinet meeting on Monday, Erdogan said the operation would aim to resume Turkish efforts to create a 30km “safe zone” along its border with Syria. In response to Erdogan’s comments, the SDF said that there had been …

Turkey’s Erdogan threatens new incursion into Syria
2 years, 7 months ago

Turkey’s Erdogan threatens new incursion into Syria

Associated Press  

ANKARA, Turkey — Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan threatened Monday to launch a new military operation in Syria to secure Turkey’s southern border. Speaking following a Cabinet meeting, Erdogan said the aim of the operation would be resume Turkish efforts to create a 30-kilometer safe zone along its border with Syria. “We will soon take new steps regarding the incomplete …

Turkey’s Erdogan says he will no longer talk to Greek PM
2 years, 7 months ago

Turkey’s Erdogan says he will no longer talk to Greek PM

Associated Press  

ANKARA, Turkey — Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan said Monday he would cease talking to Greek Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis and cancel a key meeting between their two governments, accusing the Greek leader of antagonizing Turkey. In a televised address following a Cabinet meeting, Erdogan accused neighboring Greece of harboring followers of U.S.-based Muslim cleric Fethullah Gulen, who Turkey says …

Turkey's president wishes to maintain friendly ties with Russia and Ukraine
2 years, 11 months ago

Turkey's president wishes to maintain friendly ties with Russia and Ukraine

NPR  

Turkey's president wishes to maintain friendly ties with Russia and Ukraine As the Russia-Ukraine crisis builds, Turkey is in a tough spot. Last week, with the world watching to see if Russia would invade Ukraine, Erdogan said he'd go to Ukraine and would also speak with Russia's Vladimir Putin in hopes of lowering tensions. KENYON: The Ukraine crisis could also …

In new Syrian operation, Turkey faces a Gordian knot
3 years, 2 months ago

In new Syrian operation, Turkey faces a Gordian knot

Al Jazeera  

Any Turkish action in areas under Kurdish forces’ control would likely draw a reaction from Russia, the US, or both, analysts say. Any Turkish action in the area, Ozkizilcik says, would likely draw a reaction from Russia, the United States, or both, who have a military presence in the areas Ankara would like to take from Kurdish forces. Turkish and …

A Turkish foreign policy treading on Ottoman footprints
3 years, 2 months ago

A Turkish foreign policy treading on Ottoman footprints

The Hindu  

All across the former Ottoman realm, there is today a Turkish presence — diplomatic, economic and even military — as the Turkish President, Recep Tayyip Erdoğan, seeks to reshape his modern nation with the imprint of its earlier Islamic and military glory. In Syria, the contiguity of territories under Kurdish control has been broken by Turkey’s three military incursions since …

Syria high on agenda as Putin and Erdogan meet in Sochi
3 years, 3 months ago

Syria high on agenda as Putin and Erdogan meet in Sochi

Al Jazeera  

Russian and Turkish leaders discuss situation in war-torn country, security issues and economic links at first in-person meeting for 18 months. Russian President Vladimir Putin and his Turkish counterpart Recep Tayyip Erdogan have concluded talks aimed at strengthening bilateral ties and addressing regional security issues, including the situation in war-torn Syria. Erdogan echoed that sentiment and said he believed “there …

Turkey’s Erdogan looks to Putin after Biden talks disappoint
3 years, 3 months ago

Turkey’s Erdogan looks to Putin after Biden talks disappoint

Associated Press  

ISTANBUL — Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan said Friday that recent talks with U.S. President Joe Biden had proved disappointing, and that his country, a NATO member, would seek closer ties with Russia. “In the discussions with Mr. Biden that I’d been anticipating, there wasn’t the desired outcome.. As two NATO countries, we need to be at a different point,” …

Erdogan says course of US-Turkey ties ‘does not bode well’
3 years, 3 months ago

Erdogan says course of US-Turkey ties ‘does not bode well’

Associated Press  

ISTANBUL — The current course of U.S.-Turkey relations “does not bode well,” Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan said before departing the United Nations General Assembly in New York on Thursday. In a wide-ranging briefing to Turkish journalists, Erdogan highlighted divisions between the NATO allies over Turkey’s purchase of a Russian missile defense system and its consequent removal from the U.S.-led …

Erdogan visits US amid disagreements with President Biden
3 years, 3 months ago

Erdogan visits US amid disagreements with President Biden

Al Jazeera  

Turkey hopes relations with the US – for years blighted by a litany of disputes – can be salvaged as President Erdogan attends the UN General Assembly. “The only difference in Erdogan’s policy goes back to a meeting with Biden at which he convinced him that Turkey could play a bigger role in Afghanistan,” said Emre Caliskan, research fellow at …

Why Turkey's Recep Tayyip Erdogan is reaching out to Taliban as US exits Afghanistan
3 years, 4 months ago

Why Turkey's Recep Tayyip Erdogan is reaching out to Taliban as US exits Afghanistan

Firstpost  

The Turkish president sees an opportunity to not only improve his standing amongst NATO allies, but also curb the flow of Afghan migrants into his country Turkish president Recep Tayyip Erdogan on Friday held his first talks with the Taliban in Kabul. We are continuously updating our plans according to developments regarding the security situation.” Erdogan further said that “Turkey …

Turkey aims for dialogue with Taliban on Kabul Airport plan
3 years, 5 months ago

Turkey aims for dialogue with Taliban on Kabul Airport plan

Associated Press  

ISTANBUL — Turkey’s president said Tuesday his country will talk with the Taliban regarding Turkey’s bid to operate and secure the airport in the Afghan capital, Kabul. Speaking after Eid al-Adha prayers in northern Cyprus, President Recep Tayyip Erdogan acknowledged that the hardline Islamist group had some “discomforts” over Turkey’s proposed plans for Hamid Karzai International Airport. “This process will …

Erdogan: Turkey’s common interests with US outweigh differences
3 years, 10 months ago

Erdogan: Turkey’s common interests with US outweigh differences

Al Jazeera  

Turkish president seeks improvement in ties between the two NATO allies that have been strained over a host of issues. Turkey wants to improve cooperation with the United States on a “win-win” basis, President Recep Tayyip Erdogan has said, striking a conciliatory tone amid strained relations between the two NATO allies. “As Turkey, we believe our common interests with the …

Turkey threatens new military operation into Syria
4 years, 2 months ago

Turkey threatens new military operation into Syria

Associated Press  

ANKARA, Turkey — Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan threatened Wednesday to launch a new military operation in northern Syria if Kurdish militants are not cleared from areas along its border with Syria. In his first remarks on Monday’s airstrike that killed dozens of fighters, Erdogan said: “Russia’s attack targeting the Syrian National Army forces’ training center is a sign that …

President Donald Trump warns Syria and its Russian and Iranian allies against ‘carnage’ in Idlib
5 years ago

President Donald Trump warns Syria and its Russian and Iranian allies against ‘carnage’ in Idlib

CNN  

CNN — President Donald Trump on Thursday warned the Syrian regime and its allies against killing “thousands” of innocent civilians in the Idlib province. “Don’t do it!” he wrote in a typo-riddled tweet, accusing Russia and Iran along with the Syrian government led by Bashar al-Assad of “killing, or on their way to killing” the civilians. Trump said Turkey was …

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