Under an agreement with Russia, key ally of President Bashar al Assad’s regime, Turkey has set up 12 observation posts in Idlib to avert an offensive by Syrian government forces. Erdogan accuses Syria regime of undermining Turkey-Russia deal“Our observation posts in Idlib continue their duties and are capable of protecting themselves with the weapons and equipment they possess,” the Turkish defence ministry said on Twitter. The deadly clashes have angered Turkey, which urged Moscow to press the regime for an end to its offensive. A Russian delegation was due to hold talks on Saturday with Turkish officials over the situation in Idlib. Turkey and Russia have worked closely in recent years to resolve the situation in Idlib despite being on opposing sides of the conflict.

Source: The Express Tribune February 08, 2020 09:00 UTC