Syria
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PATRICK LAWRENCE: Moscow’s Difficult Decision on Idlib
As Recip Tayyip Erdogan prosecutes his latest military intrusion southward into Syria, all the old mythologies about the Turkish president and the 9-year-old Syrian conflict are rehearsed once again, hopelessly threadbare as they are. The problem now is not the fog of war. The problem is the war of fog. Continue reading
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Syria News Links 2 March 2020
2 March 2020 • 18:30 — The New Dark Age There may be some duplication due to cross-posting and may be updated throughout the day, so please check back Iran, Syria, Hezbollah, Ansarullah is the front line, not China-Russia http://thesaker.is/iran-syria-hezbollah-ansarullah-is-the-front-line-not-china-russia/ Today’s Links xxx el erian http://mikewhitneysgraspingatstraws.blogspot.com/2020/03/todays-links-xxx-el-erian.html Continue reading
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1 March 2020: Turkey vs Syria SITREP
March 2020 — The Saker by Scott for the Saker Blog Continue reading
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Did Turkey Just Sacrifice Their Own Troops to Protect Al-Qaeda?
After 33 Turkish troops were killed in a Syrian army offensive on February 27 amidst the current Russia-backed campaign to liberate Idlib, Erdogan responded by laying the blame entirely on Russia and Syria – successfully avoiding all mention of the uncomfortable fact that Turkey has been protecting radical terror networks not only in Idlib but… Continue reading
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Syria News Links 28-29 February 2020
29 February 2020 • 20:00 — The New Dark Age There may be some duplication due to cross-posting and may be updated throughout the day, so please check back In phone call with Rouhani Erdogan reaffirms support to political solution to Syria crisis https://tass.com/world/1125201 Syria war: Turkey says thousands of migrants have crossed to EU… Continue reading
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Turkish Sultan-In-Chief Goes Wild, Threatens Putin, Claims Thousands Of Syrian Troops Were Killed
Erdogan claimed that the operation in Idlib is not a gamble and is not an attempt to expand Turkish border. The Turkish President added that Turkish forces entered the region under a request from the “Syrian people” (i.e. al-Qaeda terrorists that use civilians as human shields) and Turkey will not leave the area until the… Continue reading
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Syria News Links 26-28 February 2020
28 February 2020 14:00 • — The New Dark Age There may be some duplication due to cross-posting and may be updated throughout the day, so please check back Syria war: Alarm after 33 Turkish soldiers killed in attack in Idlib https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-middle-east-51667717 Turkey, Russia Tiptoe Toward ‘Unnecessary War’ https://orientalreview.org/2020/02/28/turkey-russia-tiptoe-toward-unnecessary-war/ Continue reading
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Ankara has Shot Itself in the Foot in Syria
Recently, Ankara has crossed the line by transforming its supposed anti-terrorist operation in Syria into a full-fledged invasion. Essentially, it wouldn’t stop in spite of Moscow’s repeated attempts to talk some sense into its partner and the repeated warnings voiced by Damascus. In fact, Ankara has been answering attempts at pursuing deescalation in Syria by… Continue reading
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Syria – Army Moves To Liberate M4 Highway – Turkish Russian Standoff Continues
Mark Summers QC, arguing for Julian Assange’s legal defense, spent the second day of Assange’s extradition hearing at Woolwich Crown Court thoroughly debunking two key allegations the US government makes against Assange in its extradition request. The US has alleged that Assange attempted to help Manning conceal her identity, and it has alleged that Assange… Continue reading
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Syria News Links 25 February 2020
25 February 2020 — The New Dark Age There may be some duplication due to cross-posting and may be updated throughout the day, so please check back Overt Trump Regime Support for Al-Qaeda Offshoots in Syria, ISIS-Daesh Et Al are Pentagon/CIA Proxies https://www.globalresearch.ca/overt-trump-regime-support-al-qaeda-offshoot/5704675 Turkey’s Request for U.S. Patriot Missiles to Pressure Russia In Syria Will Not… Continue reading
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Erdogan requests talks on Syria
February 2020 was an unfortunate period in Turkey’s policy towards Syria. A powerful offensive by the Syrian government army in the Idlib province entailed the capture of almost half of the province’s territory and control establishment over the international Damascus-Aleppo highway. At least four of Turkey’s largest observation posts found themselves deep in Syrian-controlled areas. Continue reading
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Four-Way Summit On Idlib Signals Turkey’s Inability To Turn Military Threats Into Reality
Turkish President Tayyip Erdogan confirmed his intention to meet with the leaders of Russia and France Vladimir Putin and Emmanuel Macron, as well as German Chancellor Angela Merkel, on March 5th in Istanbul to discuss the situation in Idlib. Continue reading
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Syria News Links 18-25 February 2020
25 February 2020 — The New Dark Age There may be some duplication due to cross-posting and may be updated throughout the day, so please check back How to Know If America Is Your Enemy https://www.strategic-culture.org/news/2020/02/24/how-to-know-if-america-is-your-enemy/ Syria conflict: Inside the final rebel stronghold https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-middle-east-51608262 Continue reading
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Russia warns Turkey against rash moves in Idlib By M.K. Bhadrakumar
Moscow has taken with a pinch of salt Turkish President Recep Erdogan’s statement on Wednesday that a Turkish incursion into the northwestern Syrian province of Idlib is imminent. Continue reading
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As Usual, Western Media Grossly Distort Syria’s Conflict
Western news media are once again distorting the conflict in Syria with lopsided coverage this week, claiming to focus their concern on a humanitarian crisis in the northwest of the country. Continue reading
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Syria – Turkey’s Bluff Is Called – Media Opposition Sources Run By British Intelligence
Russia has called Turkey’s bluff of a wide ranging attack on Syrian government forces. The Turkish president Recep Tayyip Erdogan will now have to find a way out of the Idleb trap he set himself in. His excellent Syria adventure is coming to an end. Continue reading
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Syria News Links 17-18 February 2020
18 February 2020 — The New Dark Age There may be some duplication due to cross-posting and may be updated throughout the day, so please check back Russian-Italian bilateral mechanisms working more and more steadily — Lavrov https://tass.com/politics/1121489 Today’s Links 18 February 2020 http://mikewhitneysgraspingatstraws.blogspot.com/2020/02/todays-links_18.html Continue reading
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So-called “rebels” (terrorists) tortured & point-blank executed Syrian civilians, all over Syria
Not for the first time I write about this sordid reality. From the very beginning of the war on Syria, from early 2011, terrorists (then dubbed “unarmed protesters”) have slaughtered Syrian civilians, military and government employees (including famously throwing the bodies of slain postal workers from a post office rooftop). Continue reading
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STURM UND DRANG; THE INEVITABLE MOVE TO LIBERATE ALL IDLIB FROM TURKS AND TERRORISTS; TURKEY ARMING ALQAEDA, RUSSIAN MOD
16 February 2020 — Syrian Perspectives Ziad Fadel MOSCOW: The Russian Ministry of Defense has accused Ankara of arming its Alqaeda allies with Turkish Army uniforms, helmets, something under 70 tanks, less than 200 armored vehicles, 80 pieces of artillery and American- manufactured anti-aircraft rockets, and, Turkish Army gas masks. So far, of the 70 tanks,… Continue reading
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Syria News Links 12-14 February 2020
16 February 2020 — The New Dark Age There may be some duplication due to cross-posting and may be updated throughout the day, so please check back Erdogan’s Long-Coming Reality Check https://www.greanvillepost.com/2020/02/15/erdogans-long-coming-reality-check/ Leak Says U.S. Deal With The Taliban Will Allow For Permanent Troop Stay. But Is It True? https://www.greanvillepost.com/2020/02/15/leak-says-u-s-deal-with-the-taliban-will-allow-for-permanent-troop-stay-but-is-it-true/ Continue reading
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