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Erdogan Says Proposed Joint Management of Oil Fields in Deir ez-Zor, Syria With Russia

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The United States moved to “secure” oil rich-regions of eastern Syria late last year after moving troops away from the border with Turkey, sparking international condemnation and charges that Washington’s actions were a violation of international laws against pillaging. … Read More >Erdogan Says Proposed Joint Management of Oil Fields in Deir ez-Zor, Syria With Russia

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All-star warmonger Lindsey Graham urges NATO to ‘get more involved’ in Idlib, Syria to stop ‘Syrian aggression’

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Veteran chickenhawk Lindsey Graham once again beat his over-used war drum, this time because he wants NATO to get involved in Idlib, Syria to stop “Syrian aggression.” Yes, when will Syria stop intervening in its own country? … Read More >All-star warmonger Lindsey Graham urges NATO to ‘get more involved’ in Idlib, Syria to stop ‘Syrian aggression’

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US exploring NATO aid for Turkey in Idlib, says sanctions could be applied if Russia or Syria violate ceasefire – reports

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Washington’s special envoy for Syria has signaled that the US is exploring NATO involvement in Idlib, and said that any violations of the truce in the Syrian province could be punished with sanctions, according to reports. … Read More >US exploring NATO aid for Turkey in Idlib, says sanctions could be applied if Russia or Syria violate ceasefire – reports

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US offered Ankara intelligence on Idlib, FM Cavusoglu claims, says S-400 won’t stop Turkey from getting Patriot missiles

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The US was willing to give Turkey intelligence regarding Syria’s Idlib, Foreign Minister Mevlut Cavusoglu has claimed, adding that the purchase of Russian anti-air systems won’t prevent Ankara from acquiring Patriot missiles. … Read More >US offered Ankara intelligence on Idlib, FM Cavusoglu claims, says S-400 won’t stop Turkey from getting Patriot missiles

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Russian Military Police Continue Patrols of Syria’s Northern Provinces

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Russian military police are continuing to patrol the Syrian-Turkish border in the north Syrian provinces of Aleppo, Raqqah and Hasakah, the head of the Russian Defenсe Ministry’s centку for Syria reconciliation, Rear Admiral Oleg Zhuravlev said on Sunday. … Read More >Russian Military Police Continue Patrols of Syria’s Northern Provinces

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Germany Warns Turkey Against Using Migrants as ‘Bargaining Chip’ Ahead of Brussels Talks

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Having learned the downsides of open borders the hard way, the European Union does not want to take in the tens of thousands of refugees and asylum-seekers that are camping out on the Greece-Turkey border in search for ways to cross into Europe. … Read More >Germany Warns Turkey Against Using Migrants as ‘Bargaining Chip’ Ahead of Brussels Talks