The Kremlin expressed confidence that Turkey’s military operation against the Kurds in Syria, “Source of Peace”, would not cause a conflict between Moscow and Ankara. Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan also spoke about Russia's “positive attitude” to the operation. Moreover, it was previously reported that Kurdish militias intend to ask for military assistance from Russia.
Turkey’s military operation against the Kurds in Syria “Source of Peace” and the escalation in the region as a whole should not cause a conflict between Moscow and Ankara, Russian presidential spokesman Dmitry Peskov emphasized.
“We would not even want to think about such an option ... For this, there are many ties between our military,” RIA Novosti quoted the Kremlin representative as saying.
Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan also spoke about the “positive attitude” of Russia to the military operation “Source of Peace”.
“There are a lot of rumours now, but through the embassy, we know that Russia has a positive approach in [the city] of Kobani. It seems that there will be no problems, ”the Turkish leader said.
He recalled that Turkey has established reliable military-diplomatic contact with Moscow. In addition, Erdogan said that Turkish soldiers will not enter Syrian Manbij - “real Arab masters will enter” there, and the Turks “will ensure security”.
In addition, Erdogan reported that he had “agreed” with Russian President Vladimir Putin about the operation in Syria.
“We are not talking about any problems with Russia. We are in touch with President Putin, ”he said, adding that“ any question ”Moscow and Ankara can solve within 24 hours by making a joint decision.
Shortly before that, Russian and Turkish leaders spoke on the phone discussing Turkey’s military operation. Putin and Erdogan noted the importance of ensuring the unity and territorial integrity of Syria, as well as respect for Syrian sovereignty.
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The President of Russia called for a careful weighing of the situation so as not to undermine the peace process.
Four days ago, Russian presidential aide Yuri Ushakov said the Kremlin was calling on all parties to the conflict in Syria to restraint, reports NSN.
“We consider it important that all parties <...> weigh their practical steps,” he stressed.
According to a Russian presidential administration official, settlement efforts cannot be frustrated by "sloppy" actions, and civilians should not suffer during an operation by Turkish troops. The source of the assumption of a possible conflict between Russia and
Turkey was the Reuters report that representatives of the Syrian government and the Syrian Democratic Forces (SDS) coalition are negotiating at the Russian Hmeimim airbase in Latakia province.
A Kurdish source did not specify the details of the dialogue but noted that during the consultations, the parties expect to achieve progress in resolving the issue of Turkey’s operation on Syrian territory. The source did not rule out that these negotiations could move to Damascus.
According to the Syrian news agency SANA, the government decided to send troops to the north of the Arab Republic to oppose Turkey. The agency notes that the troops intend to "confront Turkish aggression and protect the civilian population."
As the Lebanese television channel Al Mayadeen reports with reference to sources among the Kurds, the army of Syrian President Bashar al-Assad does not meet with resistance on his way.
Without a fight, servicemen went through all roadblocks and entered the city of Manbij north of Aleppo, where they will be stationed.
According to media sources, the People’s Self-Defense Forces and Damascus reached an agreement on the entry of Syrian troops into Koban.
Moreover, CNN, referring to the commander of the Kurdish units in the "Syrian Democratic Forces" Mazlum Kobani Abdi, reported that Kurdish militias intend to ask for military assistance from Russia.
“Are you able to protect my people and stop the bombing - or not? I need to know this because if you are not able to do this, I will have to conclude an agreement with Russia and its government in order to call their aviation to protect the region, ”Abdi said.
The Kurdish commander made this statement in a conversation with the US special envoy in the international coalition against the “Islamic State” (the organization is banned in the Russian Federation) William Rubak. According to Abdi, the American allies “immorally” sold the Kurds, refusing to protect them and allow anyone to do so.
In response, Rubak asked the Kurdish commander not to take rash steps and promised to convey his words to the State Department. According to the assurance of the American special representative, Washington is already working to stop the war in northeast Syria.
US forces themselves also play an important role in the growing conflict. A few days earlier it became known that the Pentagon military limited the possibility of the advancement of Syrian government forces to the north of the country.
White House chief of Donald Trump and all suggested that the Kurds in Syria freed militants LIH to achieve US intervention, according to FAN.
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