Russia And Turkey Agree To Work Together To End The War In Syria

Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan meets with Russia's President Vladimir Putin at the Presidential Palace in Ankara, Turkey, September 28, 2017. Putin later said the two agreed to conditions designed to end the war in Syria. Kayhan Ozer/Presidential Palace/Handout via REUTERS

Newsweek: Russia Says Syria War Will End Soon With Help From Turkey

Russian President Vladimir Putin said Thursday that he and Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan have agreed to de facto conditions necessary for ending a war between opposing factions they support in Syria.

Putin's announcement came as Russia works with Iran and Turkey to achieve a political solution to a six-year conflict that has killed hundreds of thousands and displaced millions. Turkey, which sponsors insurgents trying to oust Syrian President Bashar al-Assad since 2011, has reportedly agreed to the creation of four de-escalation zones across the war-torn nation. Russia and Iran, which back Assad, have seen sweeping victories against rebels and jihadists and have increasingly pushed the opposition to negotiate.

Read more ....

WNU Editor: This was also probably discussed when the two leaders met .... Erdogan and Putin prepare to hit US interests in Syria (Tom Rogan, Washington Examiner).

More News On Russia And Turkey Agreeing To Work Together To End The War In Syria

Putin says conditions exist for end to Syria war -- AFP
Russia's Putin says de facto conditions created for end to Syrian civil war -- Reuters
Putin, Erdogan Pledge To Closely Cooperate On Syria -- RFE
Turkey and Russia Agree on Need for De-escalation Zone in Syria -- VOA
Putin, Erdogan Agree to Coordinate Steps on Syria Zones -- Bloomberg