Trump And Erdogan Talk, But There's Disagreement Over What Was Said
7 years, 2 months ago

Trump And Erdogan Talk, But There's Disagreement Over What Was Said

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Trump And Erdogan Talk, But There's Disagreement Over What Was Said Enlarge this image toggle caption Kayhan Ozer/AP Kayhan Ozer/AP President Trump, speaking to Turkey's President Recep Tayyip Erdogan on Wednesday, urged Ankara to scale back its military operations in neighboring Syria following an offensive launched by Turkish forces against U.S.-backed Kurdish insurgents in Syria's Afrin region. A readout from the White House on Wednesday says Trump "relayed concerns that escalating violence in Afrin, Syria, risks undercutting our shared goals in Syria," adding that the president "urged Turkey to deescalate, limit its military actions, and avoid civilian casualties and increases to displaced persons and refugees. The White House statement also said: "President Trump also expressed concern about destructive and false rhetoric coming from Turkey, and about United States citizens and local employees detained under the prolonged State of Emergency in Turkey." Reporting earlier this week, Peter said Turkey's offensive, which pits Turkey against U.S.-backed Kurds fighting ISIS, has "alarmed several countries and led to an emergency session of the United Nations Security Council."

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Syria's Kurdish forces resist Turkey's advances as Erdogan sees opportunity in political vacuum
3 months ago

Syria's Kurdish forces resist Turkey's advances as Erdogan sees opportunity in political vacuum

Firstpost  

Amid continued attacks from Turkey and Islamist groups it supports inside Syria, Kurdish Syrian Democratic Forces have now started mounting counterattacks against Turkish proxies The photograph shows US-backed Kurdish military personnel of the Syrian Democratic Forces in Syria's Raqqa in 2017. Even before Syrian opposition groups led by Hayat Tahrir al-Sham had ousted Bashar al-Assad, Turkish forces and one of …

Turkey rejects Trump's claim that Ankara orchestrated 'unfriendly takeover' of Syria
3 months, 1 week ago

Turkey rejects Trump's claim that Ankara orchestrated 'unfriendly takeover' of Syria

Firstpost  

Turkey’s Foreign Minister Hakan Fidan rejected US President-elect Donald Trump’s claims that Ankara orchestrated the falls of Syrian President Bashar Al Assad’s regime. Fidan says it is incorrect to characterise the situation in Syria as an ‘unfriendly takeover’ by Turkey Turkey on Wednesday rejected US President-elect Donald Trump’s claim that the ousting of Syrian President Bashar Al Assad by the …

US fears military buildup by Turkey signals preparations for incursion into Syria
3 months, 1 week 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 …

Turkey’s Erdogan says he remains hopeful about reconciliation with Syria
4 months, 1 week 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 …

Erdogan says may invite Syria's Assad to Turkiye 'at any moment'
8 months, 2 weeks ago

Erdogan says may invite Syria's Assad to Turkiye 'at any moment'

The Hindu  

President Recep Tayyip Erdogan on Sunday said he might invite his Syrian counterpart Bashar al-Assad to Turkiye "at any moment", in a sign of reconciliation after the 2011 war broke ties between Ankara and Damascus. "We may send an invitation at any moment," Mr. Erdogan told journalists aboard a plane from Berlin where he watched Euro 2024, the official Anadolu …

Turkey's Erdogan vows to intensify strikes against Kurdish fighters in Syria and Iraq
1 year, 2 months ago

Turkey's Erdogan vows to intensify strikes against Kurdish fighters in Syria and Iraq

Firstpost  

Days after an attack on a Turkish military base in Iraq killed nine Turkish soldiers, President Recep Tayyip Erdogan declared on Tuesday his commitment to expanding military operations against groups associated with Kurdish militants in Iraq and Syria. Following the attempt to infiltrate a military base in the northern Iraq semi-autonomous Kurdish region on Friday, Turkish warplanes and drones have …

Turkey’s Erdogan vows to widen operations against Kurdish groups in Syria and Iraq
1 year, 2 months 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 hasn’t threatened to intervene in the Israel-Hamas war. He is being misquoted
55 years, 2 months ago

Turkey’s president hasn’t threatened to intervene in the Israel-Hamas war. He is being misquoted

Associated Press  

CLAIM: Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan has threatened to intervene in the Israel-Hamas war. “Turkish President Erdogan has THREATENED to intervene in the Israeli war on Gaza: ‘I call on all humanity to take action to stop this unprecedented brutality in the Gaza Strip. “President Erdogan did not threaten to intervene in the conflict,” Steven Cook, a Middle East expert …

Turkish President Erdogan says Putin may visit Turkey in August
1 year, 7 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 …

Erdogan open to meeting al-Assad but not to withdrawal from Syria
1 year, 8 months ago

Erdogan open to meeting al-Assad but not to withdrawal from Syria

Al Jazeera  

Turkey has been the biggest military and political ally of the Syrian opposition in the war-torn country’s northwest. Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan says he is open to talks with Syrian President Bashar al-Assad but would not meet him if a withdrawal of Turkish troops from Syrian territory were set as a condition. Speaking to reporters in Istanbul on Monday …

Turkish, Syrian, Russian defense chiefs hold surprise talks
2 years, 2 months ago

Turkish, Syrian, Russian defense chiefs hold surprise talks

Associated Press  

ANKARA, Turkey — The Turkish, Syrian and Russian defense ministers have held previously unannounced talks in Moscow, the Turkish and Russian defense ministries said on Wednesday. A Turkish defense ministry statement said the Turkish, Syrian and Russian intelligence chiefs also attended the talks in Moscow which, it said, took place in a “positive atmosphere.” The discussion focused on “the Syrian …

EXPLAINER: What's at stake in Turkey's new Syria escalation
2 years, 3 months ago

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

The Independent  

Sign up for the daily Inside Washington email for exclusive US coverage and analysis sent to your inbox Get our free Inside Washington email Get our free Inside Washington email SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our privacy policy After weeks of deadly Turkish airstrikes in northern Syria, Kurdish …

Turkish strikes harming counter-IS operations, US, Kurds say
2 years, 3 months ago

Turkish strikes harming counter-IS operations, US, Kurds say

Associated Press  

BEIRUT — U.S. and Kurdish military officials said Tuesday that Turkish airstrikes and a threatened ground invasion in northern Syria are impacting their joint operations against the Islamic State extremist group. Mazloum Abdi, the commander of the Kurdish-led Syrian Democratic Forces in northeast Syria, told reporters that the group’s joint counter-IS operations alongside the U.S.-led international coalition have been “temporarily …

US official urges ‘de-escalation’ as Turkey strikes Syria
2 years, 4 months ago

US official urges ‘de-escalation’ as Turkey strikes Syria

Associated Press  

BEIRUT — A U.S. official in Syria on Friday called for an “immediate de-escalation” following days of deadly airstrikes and shelling along the Syria-Turkey border, saying the actions destabilize the region and undermine the fight against the Islamic State group. Turkey this week launched a wave of airstrikes on suspected Kurdish rebels hiding in neighboring Syria and Iraq, in retaliation …

Turkish air attacks on Syria threaten US personnel: Pentagon
2 years, 4 months 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, 4 months 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, 4 months 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 …

Turkey hints new Syria offensive; Russia urges restraint
2 years, 4 months ago

Turkey hints new Syria offensive; Russia urges restraint

Associated Press  

ANKARA — Turkey’s president again hinted at a possible new ground offensive in Syria against Kurdish militants on Tuesday, as Syrian forces denounced new airstrikes and Russia urged restraint and called on Ankara to avoid an escalation. Russian presidential envoy in Syria Alexander Lavrentyev said that Turkey should “show a certain restraint” in order to prevent an escalation in Syria, …

Erdogan signals a Turkish ground offensive in Syria, Iraq
2 years, 4 months 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, 4 months 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 …

Turkey plans Syria operation as long as threat remains: Erdogan
2 years, 8 months ago

Turkey plans Syria operation as long as threat remains: Erdogan

Al Jazeera  

A new offensive against Kurdish fighters in Syria is still on Turkey’s agenda until security concerns are addressed, Erdogan says. Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan says his country’s plan for a new military offensive in neighbouring Syria will remain on the agenda until its security concerns are addressed. Erdogan, who announced earlier this year that Turkey would launch a new …

Turkey’s Erdogan renews case for Syria operation at Tehran talks
2 years, 8 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, 8 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 …

Russia urges Turkey not to launch offensive in northern Syria
2 years, 9 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, 9 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 …

Turkey breaks off high-level talks with Greece as rift grows
2 years, 9 months ago

Turkey breaks off high-level talks with Greece as rift grows

Associated Press  

ISTANBUL — Turkey will no longer hold high-level talks with neighboring Greece, Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan said Wednesday amid rising tensions between the traditional rivals. Erdogan’s pivot on the talks appeared to have been triggered last week when he signaled his displeasure at comments made by Greek Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis during a trip to the U.S. Erdogan said …

Will no longer hold high-level talks with Greece: Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan
2 years, 9 months ago

Will no longer hold high-level talks with Greece: Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan

The Hindu  

Turkey will no longer hold high-level talks with neighbouring Greece, Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan said on June 1 amid rising tensions between the traditional rivals. Mr. Erdogan's pivot on the talks appeared to have been triggered last week when he signalled his displeasure at comments made by Greek Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis during a trip to the U. S. …

Erdogan discusses Turkey’s Syria incursion plans with Putin
2 years, 9 months ago

Erdogan discusses Turkey’s Syria incursion plans with Putin

Associated Press  

ISTANBUL — Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan has discussed Ankara’s planned military operation in northern Syria and the war in Ukraine with Russia’s Vladimir Putin, Erdogan’s office said Monday. Erdogan also told Putin that Turkey was ready to resume a role in ending the war in Ukraine, including taking part in a possible “observation mechanism” between Ukraine, Russia and the …

Erdogan discusses Turkey's Syria incursion plans with Putin
2 years, 9 months ago

Erdogan discusses Turkey's Syria incursion plans with Putin

The Independent  

Sign up for the daily Inside Washington email for exclusive US coverage and analysis sent to your inbox Get our free Inside Washington email Get our free Inside Washington email SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our privacy policy Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan has discussed Ankara’s planned military …

Erdogan: Turkey's Syria operation could happen 'suddenly'
2 years, 9 months ago

Erdogan: Turkey's Syria operation could happen 'suddenly'

The Independent  

Sign up for the daily Inside Washington email for exclusive US coverage and analysis sent to your inbox Get our free Inside Washington email Get our free Inside Washington email SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our privacy policy Turkey’s president told journalists that Ankara remains committed to rooting …

Turkey’s Erdogan still against Finnish, Swedish NATO bids
2 years, 9 months ago

Turkey’s Erdogan still against Finnish, Swedish NATO bids

Associated Press  

ISTANBUL — Turkey’s president has told journalists he still intends to block Finland and Sweden’s accession to NATO. Recep Tayyip Erdogan said meetings this week with Finnish and Swedish delegations had not been “at the expected level,” noting there had been no steps taken to alleviate Turkey’s security concerns. “As long as Tayyip Erdogan is at the head of the …

Erdogan: New military operation in Syria ‘soon’
2 years, 10 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, 10 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, 10 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 …

In new Syrian operation, Turkey faces a Gordian knot
3 years, 4 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 …

Erdogan: YPG attacks on Turkish targets the ‘final straw’
3 years, 5 months ago

Erdogan: YPG attacks on Turkish targets the ‘final straw’

Al Jazeera  

Turkey’s president signals a new military operation in Syria, blaming Kurdish fighters for an attack that killed two policemen and rocket fire into the country’s south. Turkey is determined to eliminate threats originating in northern Syria, President Recep Tayyip Erdogan warned on Monday, saying an attack by Kurdish fighters that killed two Turkish police was “the final straw”. The policemen …

Erdogan says he told Biden Turkey to keep stance on S-400s
3 years, 9 months ago

Erdogan says he told Biden Turkey to keep stance on S-400s

Al Jazeera  

Speaking to reporters on a return flight from Azerbaijan, the Turkish president says he told his US counterpart to ‘not expect Turkey to take a different step’ on the issue. “In the next period, our foreign ministers, defence ministers and defence industry chairs will be moving this process forward by meeting with their counterparts.” Ankara and Washington have been trying …

Turkey’s Erdogan says held ‘fruitful, sincere’ talks with Biden
3 years, 9 months ago

Turkey’s Erdogan says held ‘fruitful, sincere’ talks with Biden

Al Jazeera  

After meeting US president, Turkish leader says no Turkey-US issue cannot be resolved, despite months of animosity. Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan said on Monday he held a “fruitful and sincere” meeting with his US counterpart Joe Biden on the sidelines of the NATO summit in Brussels. The French presidency said a “clarification” was needed in response to Erdogan’s tough …

Turkey summons U.S. ambassador over genocide announcement
3 years, 11 months ago

Turkey summons U.S. ambassador over genocide announcement

The Hindu  

April 25, 2021 05:39 pm | Updated 07:13 pm IST - Istanbul Turkey’s Foreign Ministry has summoned the U.S. ambassador in Ankara to protest the U.S. decision to mark the deportation and killing of Armenians during the Ottoman Empire as “genocide.” Deputy Foreign Minister Sedat Onal met with David Satterfield late Saturday to express Ankara’s strong condemnation. On Saturday, U.S. …

Turkey summons Iran envoy over remarks on Iraq operations
4 years ago

Turkey summons Iran envoy over remarks on Iraq operations

Al Jazeera  

Turkey says the PKK presence in Iraq is a national security threat and it is Baghdad’s responsibility to take action against the rebels. Ambassador Mohammad Farazmand was called in to Turkey’s foreign ministry after Iran’s ambassador to Iraq made the comments about Ankara’s cross-border military offensive against Kurdistan Workers’ Party fighters based in northern Iraq. Ministry officials expressed Turkey’s “rejection …

Erdogan: Turkey’s common interests with US outweigh differences
4 years, 1 month 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 summons US ambassador over statement on killings
4 years, 1 month ago

Turkey summons US ambassador over statement on killings

Al Jazeera  

Turkish President says the US statement condemning the killings if PKK’s responsibility is confirmed, shows Washington supports the Kurdish armed group. The PKK, dubbed a “terrorist” group by the US and Turkey’s other Western allies, has been waging an armed rebellion against the Turkish state since 1984 that is believed to have left tens of thousands dead. The US State …

Erdogan: Threats of EU sanctions on Turkey ‘do not concern us’
4 years, 3 months ago

Erdogan: Threats of EU sanctions on Turkey ‘do not concern us’

Al Jazeera  

President’s comments come as report suggests the EU will toughen sanctions over Turkish drilling at a summit on Thursday. Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan accused the European Union of never acting honestly towards his country and said Ankara was not concerned by any economic sanctions the bloc might impose on it. “Any sanctions decision that can be taken against Turkey …

Turkey's President Erdogan congratulates Biden on his win
4 years, 4 months ago

Turkey's President Erdogan congratulates Biden on his win

The Independent  

Sign up for the daily Inside Washington email for exclusive US coverage and analysis sent to your inbox Get our free Inside Washington email Get our free Inside Washington email SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our privacy policy Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan congratulated President-elect Joe Biden on …

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

Turkey threatens new military operation into Syria

The Independent  

For free real time breaking news alerts sent straight to your inbox sign up to our breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our privacy policy Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan …

Turkey threatens new military operation into Syria
4 years, 4 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 …

Tensions between EU and Turkey escalate over Erdogan insults
4 years, 4 months ago

Tensions between EU and Turkey escalate over Erdogan insults

Associated Press  

BRUSSELS — Tensions between the European Union and Turkey have risen further after Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan questioned the mental state of his French counterpart, Emmanuel Macron. Erdogan, who said the French leader has “lost his way,” continued on the same offensive tone Monday as he called on Muslim nations to come to the assistance of Muslims in France. …

Trump administration slams NATO ally Turkey for weapon test
4 years, 5 months ago

Trump administration slams NATO ally Turkey for weapon test

The Independent  

Sign up for the daily Inside Washington email for exclusive US coverage and analysis sent to your inbox Get our free Inside Washington email Get our free Inside Washington email SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. After Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan confirmed that his country had tested the S-400 …

Erdogan urges Putin to rein in Syria, end human crisis
5 years, 1 month ago

Erdogan urges Putin to rein in Syria, end human crisis

Associated Press  

ANKARA, Turkey — Turkey’s president urged Russian President Vladimir Putin in a telephone call Friday to “restrain” the Syrian government and halt the humanitarian crisis unfolding in northwestern Syria as Damascus wages a military offensive against the last rebel stronghold in the country. Recep Tayyip Erdogan also called for the full implementation of a 2018 Turkish-Russian cease-fire agreement for Idlib …

Erdogan threatens ‘imminent’ Turkish operation in Syria
5 years, 1 month ago

Erdogan threatens ‘imminent’ Turkish operation in Syria

Al Jazeera  

Turkish leader says talks with Russia over northwest Syria failed to achieve ‘desired result’. Russia – the Syrian government’s main ally in the nearly nine-year war – responded by saying any Turkish offensive against Syrian forces in Idlib would be the “worst scenario”. ‘No matter the cost’ Erdogan said talks with Russia over the last remaining rebel stronghold in Syria …

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