After French President Emmanuel Macron slammed the planned US withdrawal of troops from Syria, pledging continued support for US-backed Kurdish fighters, Turkey has warned France against trying to defend the militia.
“We have no information that they have sent additional troops to Syria, but they said they will continue their presence there,” Turkish Foreign Minister Mevlut Cavusoglu said, per Hurriyet Daily News.
“What we have told them is that it’s okay if they are there to contribute to the future of Syria but if they are doing to protect the YPG it will be futile,” Cavusoglu stressed.
Cavusoglu was referring to the Kurdish People’s Protection Units (YPG), considered a terrorist group along with other associated Kurdish militias by the Turkish government.
Last week, after an order from US President Donald Trump to withdraw all US combat personnel from Syria – a move that prompted the resignation of his top defense official – France’s president said he deeply regretted the decision.
“To be allies is to fight shoulder to shoulder. It’s the most important thing for a head of state and head of the military. An ally should be dependable,” he said, according to Reuters.
Macron’s administration has reportedly expressed support for the Kurds and said France had no plans as of yet to remove troops who are there as part of a US-led coalition.
One of the 3M losers of Western Europe——–Macron——-May—-Merkel!!!
One of the 3M losers of Western Europe——–Macron——-May—-Merkel!!!
Yes that’s why the EU is the biggest economy of the world. Thank god we don’t have a president like Trump, that idiot.
Yes that’s why the EU is the biggest economy of the world. Thank god we don’t have a president like Trump, that idiot.
Rob Jansen Won’t be once the UK leaves.
We have far worst than Trump…
Merkel has to have been the worst European leader in nearly 100 years, The rules she has pushed for in the EU have horrendously damaged the smaller countries for the benefit of German growth which she then threw away by inviting 1m immigrants (turned into 3.6m)a large amount of which want a sharia law based Europe.
Macron is a liar, running on 1 platform and doing a 180 once he got in and screwed over the very people that voted for him.
May, A woman that is so clueless that she had no idea of how to negotiate a basic treaty with EU.
All of these have helped increase far right and far left tendencies and are bringing the EU towards a civil war.
At least with Trump like him or not you know where he stands because he is a straight talker.
Rob Jansen Won’t be once the UK leaves.
We have far worst than Trump…
Merkel has to have been the worst European leader in nearly 100 years, The rules she has pushed for in the EU have horrendously damaged the smaller countries for the benefit of German growth which she then threw away by inviting 1m immigrants (turned into 3.6m)a large amount of which want a sharia law based Europe.
Macron is a liar, running on 1 platform and doing a 180 once he got in and screwed over the very people that voted for him.
May, A woman that is so clueless that she had no idea of how to negotiate a basic treaty with EU.
All of these have helped increase far right and far left tendencies and are bringing the EU towards a civil war.
At least with Trump like him or not you know where he stands because he is a straight talker.
Rob Jansen he’s only doing what he has to given the financial situation the US is in.
Rob Jansen he’s only doing what he has to given the financial situation the US is in.
Rob Jansen isn’t Asia is biggest economy in the world? Compare your country to China, Japan, South Korea, Taiwan, malaysia, Australia and many more.
Rob Jansen isn’t Asia is biggest economy in the world? Compare your country to China, Japan, South Korea, Taiwan, malaysia, Australia and many more.