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Erdoğan: The Step in East of Euphrates Taken with the US

Erdoğan: The Step in East of Euphrates Taken with the US

President and ruling AKP Chair Recep Tayyip Erdoğan has stated that Turkey and the US have agreed to establish a joint operation center in Syria.

Jeffrey: No Agreement on Safe Zone Yet

Jeffrey: No Agreement on Safe Zone Yet

US Special Representative for Syria Engagement James Jeffrey has stated that the disagreements between the US and Turkey over the scope of a safe zone in Syria are blocking its implementation.

Emphasis on ‘Peace Corridor’ in National Security Council Declaration

Emphasis on ‘Peace Corridor’ in National Security Council Declaration

In a declaration released after the National Security Council (MGK) meeting, the works on establishing a “peace corridor” on Turkey-Syria border have been emphasized while no mention has been made of a “safe zone”.

Foreign Minister Says US Envoy Offer for Syria Safe Zone 'Not Satisfying'

Foreign Minister Says US Envoy Offer for Syria Safe Zone 'Not Satisfying'

James Jeffrey, the US Special Representative for Syria, has had a meeting with Presidential Spokesperson İbrahim Kalın in Ankara on the recent developments in northern Syria.

Foreign Minister: S-400 Missiles to Come to Turkey

Foreign Minister: S-400 Missiles to Come to Turkey

Çavuşoğlu has said, "No one can give an ultimatum to Turkey. Turkey has purchased the S-400 defense system from Russia, as our President said," in a joint press conference with his counterpart from France.

Assad: Erdoğan is a Small US Pawn

Assad: Erdoğan is a Small US Pawn

Syrian President Assad has said that President Erdoğan is "a small US Pawn" and the "Kurds will become slaves for the Ottoman if they do not fight under Syrian Army."

18 February 2019

Erdoğan: We Maintain Low-Level Foreign Policy With Syria

Erdoğan: We Maintain Low-Level Foreign Policy With Syria

President and AKP Chair Recep Tayyip Erdoğan has said, "Even with your enemies, you should not break ties completely. You might need that tie one day."

4 February 2019

Trump: I Spoke With Erdoğan, Economic Relations Will Be Advanced

Trump: I Spoke With Erdoğan, Economic Relations Will Be Advanced

Trump talked with Erdoğan on the phone after saying “We will devastate Turkey economically if they hit Kurds” in a tweet. Statements from both sides after the talk show that tensions have dropped.

15 January 2019

From Çavuşoğlu to Trump: This Nation Says ‘We Would Rather Go Hungry Than Obey’

From Çavuşoğlu to Trump: This Nation Says ‘We Would Rather Go Hungry Than Obey’

Responding to US President Trump, who said, “We will devastate Turkey economically if they hit Kurds”, Minister of Foreign Affairs Çavuşoğlu has stated, “We know the difficulty, in which Trump has found himself. His last tweet is a matter of internal affairs.”

14 January 2019

Trump: We Will Devastate Turkey Economically If They Hit Kurds

Trump: We Will Devastate Turkey Economically If They Hit Kurds

US President Donald Trump has made a call “to stop the endless wars.” Presidential Spokesperson İsmail Kalın has responded: “There is no difference between DAESH, PKK, PYD and YPG. We will continue fighting against them all.”

14 January 2019

Foreign Minister Çavuşoğlu: US Has Some Difficulties Withdrawing from Syria

Foreign Minister Çavuşoğlu: US Has Some Difficulties Withdrawing from Syria

After US National Security Adviser Bolton leaving Turkey without meeting with Erdoğan, Minister of Foreign Affairs Çavuşoğlu has evaluated the process, saying, “We see that the US has some difficulties withdrawing from Syria.”

Erdoğan Does Not Meet Bolton: ‘His Counterpart is İbrahim Kalın’

Erdoğan Does Not Meet Bolton: ‘His Counterpart is İbrahim Kalın’

President Erdoğan has not met with US National Security Adviser John Bolton, who previously stated that “the US would not withdraw its troops from Syria without protecting the Kurds.” Erdoğan has said, "The counterpart of Bolton is İbrahim Kalın."

US: No Withdrawal Till Kurds Protected; Turkey: Allegation That We Target Kurds Irrational

US: No Withdrawal Till Kurds Protected; Turkey: Allegation That We Target Kurds Irrational

Speaking one day before his visit to Turkey, Bolton said, “We expect that those who have fought with us in Syria, particularly the Kurds, will not be put in jeopardy.” Kalın responded: “The aim of Turkey is to save Kurds from the cruelty of the terrorist organization.”

Conflicts Escalate in Idlib: At Least 100 People Die

Conflicts Escalate in Idlib: At Least 100 People Die

The conflicts near Aleppo have spread to the Syrian province of Idlib. At least 100 people have died in the conflicts between the Hay'at Tahrir al-Sham and the National Front for Liberation, which identifies itself as part of the Free Syrian Army.

'Trump Will Assure Turkey of Buffer Zone'

US SENATOR MEETS PRESIDENT TRUMP

'Trump Will Assure Turkey of Buffer Zone'

Republican Senator Graham has said after the meeting that the last thing they want is a conflict between Turkey and the YPG. The Senator has also said that Trump will assure Turkey of a buffer zone in Syria.

31 December 2018

Federal Parliament Report in Germany: Turkey is Occupying Force in Syria

Federal Parliament Report in Germany: Turkey is Occupying Force in Syria

In a report prepared by the Federal Parliament of Germany’s Scientific Services Department, it has been stated, “The military presence of Turkey in Syria meets the criteria of being a military occupation when considered in terms of international law.”

26 December 2018

Joint Statement by 4 Leaders After Syria Summit in İstanbul

Joint Statement by 4 Leaders After Syria Summit in İstanbul

In the wake of their summit on Syria, the Presidents of Turkey, France and Russia and Chancellor of Germany have released a joint statement. Emphasizing “their determination to fight against terrorism”, they have “stressed the importance of a lasting ceasefire”.

28 October 2018

Erdoğan Speaks in US: We Will Launch Operation into East of Euphrates

Erdoğan Speaks in US: We Will Launch Operation into East of Euphrates

President Erdoğan has stated, “We will take steps, which are similar to the operations of Euphrates Shield and Olive Branch, in the east of Euphrates in the forthcoming period.”

24 September 2018

Amnesty International: Civilian Lives in Idlib Depend on Outcome of Tehran Summit

Amnesty International: Civilian Lives in Idlib Depend on Outcome of Tehran Summit

Amnesty International’s Middle East Director of Campaigns Samah Hadid has released a statement before the Syria summit to be held in Tehran on September 7. She has said, “The lives of millions of people in Idlib are now in the hands of Russia, Turkey and Iran.”

6 September 2018

Statement by FM Çavuşoğlu on Idlib

Statement by FM Çavuşoğlu on Idlib

Concerning the potential Idlib operation, FM Çavuşoğlu has said, “Purpose of these attacks is to seize Idlib”. German FM Maas stated that they were “concerned of the developments at the border”.

6 September 2018

Importance of Idlib

Importance of Idlib

Idlib has become a place of critical importance in terms of “proxy wars” and Syrian Leader Assad declaring his legitimacy again.

6 September 2018

Syria: It’s Obvious US, Its Allies Help Al Nusra

Syria: It’s Obvious US, Its Allies Help Al Nusra

Planning to launch an operation into Idlib, the Syrian government has claimed that the US and its allies provide arms to ISIS and Al Nusra front via Ukraine and the Balkan states.

4 September 2018

From Trump to Iran, Russia: They Would Make a Grave Humanitarian Mistake

From Trump to Iran, Russia: They Would Make a Grave Humanitarian Mistake

US President Donald Trump has sent a message to Iran and Russia about a possible operation to be launched in Idlib. Trump has said, “Russians and Iranians would be making a grave humanitarian mistake to take part in this potential human tragedy.”

4 September 2018

UN Warns Russia, Turkey, Iran on Idlib

UN Warns Russia, Turkey, Iran on Idlib

UN Special Envoy for Syria de Mistura has warned Russia, Turkey and Iran which plan to support Syria’s operation into Idlib: “Both sides may use chemical weapon and create a perfect storm”.

Mattis: We Want to See PKK Pull Out of Sinjar

Mattis: We Want to See PKK Pull Out of Sinjar

US Secretary of Defense Mattis has called on PKK to leave Sinjar.

Afrin Canton: Resistance Has Moved to a New Phase

Afrin Canton: Resistance Has Moved to a New Phase

In a press conference held yesterday, Afrin Canton Democratic Autonomous Administration has announced that they decided to evacuate the civilians to avoid a massacre and that the war has moved to a new phase.

FMs of Iran, Russia, Turkey Meet in Astana

FMs of Iran, Russia, Turkey Meet in Astana

Ministers of Foreign Affairs of Russia, Iran and Turkey have met in Astana one day after EP’s call on Turkey to withdraw from Afrin, and three weeks after UN’s call for ceasefire in Syria.

Eight Soldiers Lose Their Lives in Afrin Offensive

Eight Soldiers Lose Their Lives in Afrin Offensive

Eight soldiers have lost their lives and thirteen have been wounded in an armed conflict that broke out in the Kel Tepe region of rural Afrin's Hac Bilal village.

EU Warns Turkey, Russia, Iran About Ceasefire Deal

EU Warns Turkey, Russia, Iran About Ceasefire Deal

EU representative Mogherini has called on Turkey, Russia and Iran, which are the guarantors of Astana process, to take necessary steps to ensure ceasefire in Syria nationwide.

Coalition Spokesperson Colonel Dillon Criticizes Afrin Operation

Coalition Spokesperson Colonel Dillon Criticizes Afrin Operation

Spokesperson for the US-led coalition to fight ISIS, Colonel Ryan Dillon has said that, "the latest activities in Afrin have been a distraction". "This is concerning for the coalition," said Dillon and added, "We don't want independent operations."

27 February 2018

Turkey: UN's Ceasefire Resolution Not to Affect Afrin Operation

Turkey: UN's Ceasefire Resolution Not to Affect Afrin Operation

The United Nations Security Council has voted for a month-long "humanitarian pause" in Syria. Authorities from Turkey say ceasefire decision will not affect Afrin operation.

26 February 2018

YPG Issues Statement on UN’s Ceasefire Decision

YPG Issues Statement on UN’s Ceasefire Decision

YPG has announced they will keep with the UN Security Council’s “humanitarian pause” resolution throughout Syria. Speaking on the Afrin offensive, they have said that “the right to self-defense will be exercised”.

26 February 2018