Erdogan responded to calls for the United States to halt operations in Syria
Turkey will continue military action in the Syrian Arab Republic despite appeals of the United States, said the head of Turkey Recep Tayyip Erdogan.
Turkey will continue military action in the Syrian Arab Republic despite appeals of the United States, said the head of Turkey Recep Tayyip Erdogan.
before the Secretary of defense mark Esper has made the initiative of the Turkish army to stop the Actions on Syrian territory, as it could endanger American soldiers and the success in the battle with the " Islamic state." *
According to the Turkish leader, Washington some time ago, not responded to calls for Ankara to stop supporting the Kurdish forces.
"We do danger, so we stopped this operation. I stated to the President of the United States Donald Trump and other countries: "make it stop" (the military support of the US Kurdish forces.- Approx. Ed.) but you didn't. And now we will not retreat, " - noted Erdogan.
He said that the Turkish " anti-terrorist operation in Iraq and Syria is not directed against the territorial integrity of these States. The President also said that " Turkey continues to struggle with the Kurds, And the terrorist organizations."
"Cleansing by terrorist organizations, we will ensure the safety of our borders and return Syrian immigrants to their homes," - said Erdogan.
on Wednesday, the Ankara began in the Syrian Arab Republic military actions " the Source of peace ", directed against the outlawed Turkey Kurdistan workers 'party and the terrorist group" Islamic state." *
The actions of the Turkish army provoked criticism from parts of neighbouring countries And of the European Union and the United States. For example, trump threatened to "destroy Turkey" if Ankara "pass the borders" of what is permitted. The White house also promised "powerful blow" if Turkey will not " play by the rules." The American leader also wants to give the Finance Ministry the right to impose penalties against the Turkish side.
*Banned in Russia as a terrorist organization.
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