VOA/RFE: Erdogan: Talks With Russia Unsatisfactory, Turkish Offensive in Syria 'Matter Of Time'
Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan has warned that a military operation in the northwestern Syrian region of Idlib was a "matter of time" if President Bashar al-Assad's forces fail to withdraw behind Turkish military positions — prompting criticism from Moscow.
The Syrian Army's offensive, backed by Russian air support, has triggered the biggest wave of refugees in the nine-year conflict.
Erdogan told lawmakers from his ruling AK Party on February 19 that talks with Russia, which has been the main backer of the Assad regime, were far from meeting Ankara's demands.
He said Turkey, which supports rebels who want to remove Assad from power, was determined to make Idlib a secure zone "no matter the cost," even as it continues its dialogue with Russia.
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WNU Editor: Russia is issuing its own warning .... Russia warns Turkey, blocks UN bid to end Syria bloodshed (AFP).
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2 comments:
Neither Assad nor Erdogan have reliable military machines. It’ll be the role of the Russians and - to a lesser degree- the Iranians that will be critical.
For some reason Erdogan wants to get deep into the local quagmires, go figure.
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