Moscow hopes that Ankara will refrain from actions that can lead to a dangerous deterioration of the situation in Syria, said the Russian Foreign Ministry.
“We took the reports of such a power operation (Turkey in the north of Syria – Ed) … We hope that Ankara will refrain from actions that can lead to a dangerous deterioration of an already difficult situation in Syria,” the report said .
“At the same time, we are understanding with the concern of Turkey in connection with threats for national security emanating from the border regions of the SAR. In this regard, we believe that it is possible to ensure reliable security on the Syrian-Turkish border only by placing military personnel in the area adjacent to it. SAR power structures, ”the Russian Foreign Ministry emphasized.
Earlier, Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan said that the armed forces will begin anti -terrorist operations on the borders of the country, soon a decision will be made on this occasion. According to media reports, operations will be held in four regions of Syria.