24 minutes agoTurkey urges Russia to stand side by side in Syria conflict
Periskopi(6 years ago)
(6 years ago)Turkey's President, Rexhep Erdogan, said on Saturday he has asked Russian counterpart Vladimir Putin that Russia stand by and allow Turkey to face Syrian government forces on its own following the killing of 34 Turkish soldiers this week. Government forces, supported by the Russian army, have launched an attack [...]
Government forces, supported by the Russian Army, have launched a broad attack to take control of the northwestern province of Idlib, which presents the only territory still held by Turkish-backed rebels.
Although Ankara and Moscow have tried to reduce tensions in Syria through diplomatic sources, their direct encounter on the ground has become more likely than ever before.
Speaking in Istanbul, the Turkish president said he has told the Russian president to stand aside and allow Turkey to do what is necessary with the Syrian government, adding that Turkey does not intend to withdraw from Syria for the time being.
After killing dozens of Turkish soldiers, Turkey said it would allow Syrian refugees to head towards Europe without stumbling, writes “Reuters”, Report Express broadcast.
According to the Turkish president, 18,000 immigrants have already crossed Turkey's borders towards Europe, adding that this number could increase to 30,000 on Saturday.
