It should be noted that this vote follows the Ankara meeting of Erdogan, Putin and Rouhani.The situation in northwest Syria aka Idlib was discussed and addressed by the trio. Still Kuwait, Germany and Belgium felt it necessary to submit a resolution which was countered with a rival draft from China and Russia. Highly suggestive the US and friends don't want a resolution in Idlib.
The trio certainly made an interesting joint statement in Ankara.. Afterwards joining hands in a very obvious and intentional show of strength and solidarity. Link
1- Syrian government labels SDF ‘separatist terrorist militias’ ahead of Ankara talksSDF/PKK fighters. Could you tell them apart from ISIS if they wore the ISIS costume?The Syrian government has previously labeled the SDF as separatist militia’s- So this is nothing new. Wondering why the 5 eyes media is giving attention to this fact, at this time?
Considering multiple scenarios about the Saudi attack while not discounting the possibility the Houthi fighters may have pulled this off. Maybe? However, Saudi Arabia employs some very stringent security around it’s facilities. So questions have to be asked.Link
As promised Ally, who lives in the UK, shared news of her visit to Turkey. In a series of three comments. Excerpts from each comment below.
Eyes on Eastern Euphrates also explains the probable Israeli strike on Albu Kamal... Because Israel has a huge interest in eastern Syria remaining under US/Kurdish control. ‘Mystery Airstrikes’ Kill Dozens of Pro-Iran Fighters in East Syria
As mentioned back on the 7th of August: There is NO Agreement on a US/Turkish “safe zone” in Syria despite the perception managing media claims. Reiterated on the 17th of August Turkey & U.S. Disagree On Safe Zone- Because There is NO Agreement.
There has long been talk of the role that Turkey had to play in the facilitation and even covert support for elements of Daesh (IS, ISIS, Islamic State). Many state actors have leveled accusations against Turkey, for which no-one seems to have – at least to public knowledge – been pursued by Turkish Authorities.
But how deep does the indirect collaboration between Daesh and the Turkish State go?
