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Russia: The Reason of Current Deterioration in Idlib is Turkey

Russia: The Reason of Current Deterioration in Idlib is Turkey

Spokesperson for the Foreign Ministry of Russia Zakharova has said, "We see the reasons for the current deterioration in Turkey's chronic failure to fulfill its commitments under the Sochi memorandum.”

13 February 2020

Russia Warns Turkey on Idlib: Approval of Damascus Must be Received

Russia Warns Turkey on Idlib: Approval of Damascus Must be Received

Maria Zakharova, the Spokesperson for the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Russia, has commented on President and AKP Chair Erdoğan’s statements on a possible “military operation in the east of Euphrates” in Syria and warned Turkey.

Russia: Civilians Died as Well During Afrin Operation

Russia: Civilians Died as Well During Afrin Operation

Spokesperson for the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Russia Maria Zakharova has said that hundreds of people including civilians died in Operation Olive Branch during the past 10 days.

31 January 2018

Russia Expects Explanation from Erdoğan

Russia Expects Explanation from Erdoğan

In response to Erdoğan’s statement of “putting an end to Assad governing”, Peskov has said “This is a very serious statement. This contradicts with our understanding as the only country whose armed forces are legitimately present in Syria”.

30 November 2016

Russia: Turkey Shouldn’t Hit YPG Battling ISIS

Russia: Turkey Shouldn’t Hit YPG Battling ISIS

Russian Ministry of Foreign Affairs Spokesperson Maria Zakharova has urged Turkey to avoid attacking the YPG and act in coordination with the Syrian Government.

1 September 2016