how putin outfoxed trump, pence and erdogan
The drama of recent weeks began with joint Turkish-US patrols along the Syrian side of the border and ended with joint Russian-Turkish patrols. ..…
The drama of recent weeks began with joint Turkish-US patrols along the Syrian side of the border and ended with joint Russian-Turkish patrols. ..…
In Turkey, during Cold War, United States deployed nuclear weapons against Soviet Union. ..…
QAMISHLI, SYRIA — the leader of Islamic State, zoomed in on in northwestern Syria, United States turned to its local allies to help track the world's most-wanted terrorist.. ..…
QAMISHLI, Syria — the leader of Islamic State, zoomed in on in northwestern Syria, United States turned to its local allies to help track the world's most-wanted terrorist.. ..…
United States would lift the threat of further sanctions on Turkey, and once a permanent cease-fire occurs, would remove Trump imposed in the wake of criticism of his abrupt from the region.. ..…
United States would lift the threat of further sanctions on Turkey, and once a permanent cease-fire occurs, would remove the sanctions that Trump imposed in the wake of criticism of his abrupt from the region.. ..…
In fact, during a joint operation with the Turkish, US and Israeli secret services in 1999, the historic leader of the Turkish Kurd revolt, Abdullah Öcalan, was captured and imprisoned on the island of Imrali in the Sea of Marmara. ..…
By the abrupt withdrawal of, Erdogan and Russian President Vladimir Putin reached Tuesday that would transform the map of northeast Syria, installing their forces along the border and filling the left American troops. ..…
The Department of Defense established December 2017 to present evidence that Iran is arming dangerous groups with advanced weapons, spreading instability and in the region. ..…
Halkbank, was charged in indictment with fraud, money laundering, and sanctions offenses related to the in scheme to evade U.S sanctions on Iran. The case is assigned to United States District Judge Richard M. ..…
TEHRAN - US President Donald Trump signed decree imposing sanctions on Turkey over its military Syria, as Pentagon announced the official of American forces from Northern part of the war-torn country... ..…
President Trump warned Turkey it would face economic sanctions if it does not protect religious minorities Syria while it conducts military operations there.. ..…
Turkish-backed Syrian Arab fighters killed at least two Kurdish prisoners on Saturday, one of them lying on the ground with his hands bound behind his back, in illustration of the forces unleashed by President Trump's decision to pull back American troops shielding former Kurdish allies Syria.. ..…
The worst fears of those living under Autonomous Administration of North and East Syria are becoming reality after President Trump made the decision on Sunday to remove U.S troops from the area. ..…
Kurdish official says Kurdish forces controlling northern Syria may open talks with Damascus and Russia, after the United States announced it was withdrawing troops from the in the wake of Ankara's looming military operation against Kurdish militants from People's Protection Units ... ..…
BEIRUT, Lebanon — The commander of American-backed Syria said Tuesday that it would attack Turkish forces while Turkey's, Recep Tayyip Erdogan, indicated that such operation was imminent... ..…
United States is withdrawing its small force from Northern Syria, clearing the way for Turkish invasion that will aim to wipeout Kurdish forces in the region. · Monday, October 7, 2019 · 19 comments. ..…
The phone call was scheduled and hours after Erdogan reinforced his army units at Syrian- Turkish border and issued his strongest threat to launch incursion, according to National Security Council official to. ..…
Three Turkish/US joint patrol operations have taken place since August. ..…
ISTANBUL The United States began pulling troops from northeast Syria on Monday in policy shift, opening the way for Turkish attack on Kurdish-led forces long allied to Washington and handing Turkey responsibility for thousands of jihadi captives.. ..…
WASHINGTON — In major shift United States military Syria, White House said on Sunday that President Trump had given his endorsement for Turkish military operation that would sweep away American-backed Kurdish forces near Syria.. ..…
President Trump up Twitter on Monday with tweet describing the conditions under which he would decide to obliterate the economy of Turkey. ..…
Last month, United States and Turkey reached agreement on safe zone Northeastern Syria, marking the in pattern of threats and negotiations that has characterized the past several years of the two countries relations. ..…
Turkey should take steps to maintain its security, Republican People's Party Kemal Kılıçdaroğlu, said elaborating on Turkish in the east of Euphrates... ..…
conspiring to make false statements and willful omissions in FARA filing, and acting as agent of foreign government.. ..…
Divided over list of issues, from Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan's authoritarian turn to United States refusal to extradite Pennsylvania-based cleric accused of trying to overthrow Turkish, the putative allies are increasingly at odds. ..…
Most recently, United States has sought to dissuade Turkey from its planned purchase of Russian S-400 air defense system, dispatching several delegations to convince Ankara to purchase American-made Patriot system instead. ..…
U.S grievances include Ankara's plans to buy S-400 advanced air-defense system from Russia the newest high-tech in American military inventory, and depend on Russia for maintenance and spare parts for S-400, Moscow will be in position to glean intelligence on how to detect the plane. ..…
Greek Defense Minister Evangelos Apostolakis and his Turkish Hulusi Akar in previous meeting Ankara continues its in Mediterranean, demanding piece of Cyprus Exclusive Economic Zone, while at the time the defense ministers of Greece and Turkey discussed confidence-building measures.. ..…
They said Hay'et Tahrir al-Sham appeared to equate criticism of their rule with collaboration with Syrian, Turkish, US-led coalition, or other Syrian non-state armed actors such as Ahrar al-Sham or National Liberation Front. ..…
With Turkish, US, and NATO help, al-Nusra and other terrorists continue using the province as a platform for attacks on Syrian military forces and civilians. . ..…
Fresh Turkish-US crisis Erdogan refuses to see visiting US adviser, again threatens Kurds. 162 Views, Syria, US withdrawal from Syria... ..…
Despite Turkish-US dialogue the lack of significant progress regarding YPG suggested to Ankara that the US was either blind, ignorant or working contrary to the interests of long-term ally. ..…
The United States is studying Turkey's demands for the extradition of Fetullah Gülen, State Department said Nov 15.. ..…
The Department has authorized rewards for information leading to the identification or location of Kurdistan Workers Party members Murat Karayilan, Cemil Bayik, and Duran Kalkan .. ..…
Neutral on Greek- Turkish Maritime Dispute... ..…
Turkish court Oct 12 ordered the release of American, Turkey, ending his 24-month detention. ..…
Bouthaina Shaaban, the political and adviser to Syrian President Bashar al-Assad The and adviser to Syrian President Bashar al-Assad says the six-year militancy in her country is over vowing that government troops would fight against any illegitimate forces, whether Turkish or American.. ..…
A military source, speaking on condition of anonymity, told Syria's official news agency, SANA, that Syrian troops had regained control of Maskanah town, on Sunday... ..…
Turkish President US Dragging World Into Economic War by 'Reckless Trade Practices... ..…
Syrian Kurdish People's Protection Units have warned that consistent threats from Turkey, to also be fighting Islamic State Syria, have reached the level of declaration of war, threatening to derail ISIS fight just as YPG have surrounded its capital, Raqqa... ..…
Turkey is doubling down on its animosity toward Syrian Kurdish YPG militia, promising it's ready to conduct military operations against YPG if provoked, and demanding the removal of U.S envoy for supporting Kurds... ..…