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With Syrian ceasefire ticking down, Erdogan travels to Russia to meet Putin and talk peace

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Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan will meet his Russian counterpart Vladimir Putin as the five-day ceasefire in northern Syria nears its end. The meeting could decide whether there is a chance for peace in northeastern Syria. … Read More >With Syrian ceasefire ticking down, Erdogan travels to Russia to meet Putin and talk peace

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Ditch the Kurds, grab the oil? Trump says US ‘never committed’ to Syrian allies, but SecDef says Washington still committed to oil

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President Donald Trump has said that the US never committed to the security of Kurds in northern Syria, ahead of the end of the Turkish ceasefire. His defense secretary meanwhile says the US troops had a job to “secure the oil.” … Read More >Ditch the Kurds, grab the oil? Trump says US ‘never committed’ to Syrian allies, but SecDef says Washington still committed to oil

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Just going next door: More than 100 armored vehicles cross into Iraq as US troops withdraw from northern Syria

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US forces leaving northern Syria have reportedly crossed into Iraq, where they will continue their seemingly endless military presence in the region. Donald Trump had insinuated that the soldiers would be returning home. … Read More >Just going next door: More than 100 armored vehicles cross into Iraq as US troops withdraw from northern Syria

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Turkish op in Syria may lead to ‘reverse migration’ of terrorists to their homelands, Russian defense minister warns

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Russian Defense Minister Sergey Shoigu has warned of the danger of ‘reverse migration’ of foreign militants to their home countries from prisons and camps in Syria … Read More >Turkish op in Syria may lead to ‘reverse migration’ of terrorists to their homelands, Russian defense minister warns

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Trump Leans Toward Leaving About 200 US Special Forces in Eastern Syria – Reports

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According to The New York Times, if Trump decides to leave several hundred military personnel in eastern Syria, it would be the second time since the beginning of the year he’s cancelled his own order to withdraw practically all US troops from Syria. … Read More >Trump Leans Toward Leaving About 200 US Special Forces in Eastern Syria – Reports

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Leave nothing behind? US forces DESTROY own airfield, equipment as they flee northern Syria (PHOTOS)

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Retreating US troops have bombed their base and landing strip near the town of Tell Tamer in northern Syria, and destroyed equipment at another one. Hastily abandoned facilities have previously caused embarrassment for Washington. … Read More >Leave nothing behind? US forces DESTROY own airfield, equipment as they flee northern Syria (PHOTOS)