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Articles with tag "Turkey"

Syria summit

Turkey, Russia Strike Deal to Remove Syrian Kurdish YPG, Launch Joint Patrols

The meeting comes amid weeks of tensions between Moscow, Ankara and Damascus over fighting in northern Syria.
Knock-on effect

12 Prisons With Militants Left Unguarded in Syria After Turkey Assault, Russia Warns

Turkey’s assault could allow for the escape of thousands of Islamic State militants.
FRIENDS FOREVER

Trump Officials Rush to Turkey as Russia Advances to Fill Syria Void From U.S. Retreat

The U.S. president said imposing sanctions on Turkey would be better than fighting in the region.
security pact

Turkey-Syria Cooperation Must Be Based on Cross-Border Adana Accord, Russia Says

Moscow would be prepared to help with that cooperation, Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov said.
GHOST TOWN

Pro-Kremlin Reporters Tour Abandoned U.S. Base in Syria

Footage shows signs of rapid withdrawal after Turkish incursion.
Butting heads

Russia Says 'Unacceptable' Turkish Incursion Into Syria Must Be Temporary

The comments mark Russia's strongest criticism since Turkey launched its military operation last week.
NO THOUGHTS

'We Don't Want to Entertain Possibility of Clash With Turkey in Syria,' Kremlin Says

Moscow had already warned all sides in the Syrian conflict to avoid any action that could escalate the situation.
Russian participation

Russia Takes Part in Talks Between Syria and Kurdish-Led SDF

The talks were being held at Russia's Hmeimim airbase in Latakia, a senior member of the Kurdish Democratic Progressive Party in Syria said.
Power broker

Putin Says Turkey's Syria Operation May Allow Militants to Escape

The Russian president said he is not sure if Turkey can get the situation under control.
new clout

For Putin, Turkish Move Into Syria a Chance to Ramp up Middle East Role

Critics say Moscow's efforts are a sham, aimed at yielding a fake political settlement to re-legitimise Assad.
Moscow's interests

What Does Turkey’s Syria Offensive Mean For Russia?

Turkey’s assault on the Kurds is potentially one of the biggest shifts in years in the Syrian war, which Russia has been involved in since 2015.
Syrian conflict

Putin Urges Turkey's Erdogan Not to Harm Syria Peace Process – Kremlin

Putin and Erdogan agreed that Syria's sovereignty and territorial integrity must be respected, the Kremlin said.
GOING LOCAL

Russia and Turkey to Increase Use of Ruble and Lira

The two countries have signed a deal to start paying each other in local currencies.
Syrian crisis

Russia, Turkey, Iran Agree Steps to Ease Tensions in Syria's Idlib Despite Lingering Differences

The summit of the three countries aimed to find a lasting truce in Syria.
Operation in Idlib

Putin's ‘Chef’ Preps Soldiers for Final Assault on Syrian Rebels

Hundreds of freelance fighters who answer to the businessman are amassing for a full-scale assault that’s expected to start within weeks.
opinion
Dmitriy Frolovskiy

Russia-Turkey Relations Face Pressure Over Syria, but Pattern Is Unlikely to Change

Stone-cold pragmatism will remain central in the relationship between the two countries.
possible deliveries

Russia and Turkey Discuss Supply of Russian Warplanes

President Tayyip Erdogan said that Turkey wants to continue defense industry cooperation with Russia.
Syria talks

Russia, Turkey Agree Steps to Tackle Militants in Syria's Idlib, Putin Says

Turkey also expected Russia, as a powerful supporter of Assad, to "alleviate the problem" of the Syrian army's advances.
Missile Delivery

Russia Delivers Another Battery of S-400 Missile Defenses to Turkey

Turkey's Defense Ministry said that the delivery of a second battery of S-400 defense system had started as of Tuesday.
key topic

Ahead of Meeting, Erdogan Expects Russia to Help Rein in Syrian Forces

Turkey has supported some rebel factions in the northwestern Idlib region, while Russia and Iran back Assad.
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