Disinfohedge (Zero Hedge) and other "alt media" sites are pushing the insinuation about rebels firing on Russian planes- I'm reminded of Winston Churchill's words >>>Disnfo Hedge- always a body guard to lies in service of liars/warmongers and regional reshapers.But, I digress..........Very, very obviously Turkey and Russia are seriously attempting to work out some sort of arrangement regarding Idlib as talks continue for a second day. This latest round of talks was preceded by other meetings and a phone call between Erdogan and Putin.
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Friday, February 21, 2020 Erdogan and Putin Will Speak Today Regarding Idlib (Via Phone)
What will be the outcome of these latest talks? Guess, we'll have to wait and see.Accessing airspaceToday, there is this report: Turkey says discussing with Russia opening Syrian air space for drones: NTV
"Turkey and Russia are discussing opening Russian-controlled air space in Syria’s Idlib region for armed and unarmed drones, Turkish Defence Minister Hulusi Akar was quoted as saying on Thursday, but he added that problems over the issue persisted. Speaking to reporters in parliament, Akar said Ankara was “hopeful”
I’d seen reports regarding this topic last week- Turkey wants access to Syrian airspace that is under control of Russia and Syria, present time. Will this option be included in any deal that Turkey and Russia are working on at this time? Who knows? There maybe a number of reasons for this request:1- The US and their Kurdish proxies would not be able to move westward.2- The three parties could potentially coordinate and target the terror crowd more effectively3- If Turkey gains limited air access it could lead to further cooperation/ coordination with Damascus? Of course it could lead to conflict, but, I’m hoping deconfliction protocols would be put in place and cooperation will ensue4- This could also indicate there will be a refugee zone. I’ve mentioned that possibility, previously.
Today's MeetingDaily Sabah
"The two delegations discussed the latest developments in Syria in a three-and-a-half-hour meeting in Ankara Thursday.The Turkish delegation, led by Deputy Foreign Minister Sedat Önal, included officials from the Defense Ministry, the General Staff and the National Intelligence Organization (MİT).
Meanwhile, the Russian delegation was headed by the Presidential Envoy for Syria Sergey Vershinin and Special Envoy for Syria Alexander Lavrentiev.
“In the meeting, the situation in Idlib was discussed to the smallest detail. Turkey has emphasized the importance of proper implementation of the Sochi deal to prevent a mass influx and a humanitarian disaster,” the statement added."
"Smallest detail" explains extensive meetings.
Results of talks with Russian delegation will be announced soon, says Turkey's national defense minister
I'm awaiting the results to be reportedYesterday's Meeting TASS OR AA
"ANKARA, February 26. /TASS/. Russian-Turkish consultations on the situation in Syria’s Idlib finished on Wednesday in Ankara to be continued on February 27, Anadolu Agency reported.Turkish Foreign Minister Mevlut Cavusoglu said earlier he hoped a lasting ceasefire could be reached in Idlib as a result of the talks between Ankara and Moscow.The situation in Idlib deteriorated dramatically in early February after the Russian and Turkish taskforces had made another attempt to enforce a ceasefire. Terrorists only intensified their attacks instead, killing Russian and Turkish military specialists. The Turkish president said on Wednesday that Ankara was prepared to use all it combat might in case of an operation in Idlib. In his words, the beginning of another military operation in Idlib was "just a matter of time."On February 8 and 10, Ankara hosted two rounds of talks between the Russian and Turkish officials on the situation in Idlib. Two more rounds were held in Moscow on February 17 and 18, also on the situation in Idlib
As we should have read above contact between Russia and Turkey has been consistent despite whatever bovine excrement has been stinkin' up the internet. Meanwhile the US occupation forces have just brought in more equipment to their proxies in Quamishli- via Northern Iraq aka PKK territory, which is how arms of all sorts and lots of them have flowed into Syria for years and years now. Much to Syrian & Turkish dismay!
Hasaka, SANA- US occupation forces sent a new convoy loaded with logistic equipment and military armored vehicles to Qamishli city in Hasaka countryside , in a new violation of international laws.Local sources in al-Ya’roubiyah area told SANA reporter that 11 trucks transporting logistic equipment and armored vehicles entered on Wednesday the Syrian territory coming from northern Iraq via al-Walid illegitimate crossing, and headed for Qamishli to fortify the occupation’s positions in oil- producing areas in the Syrian al-Jazira area
Why isn't the alleged anti empire alt & msm reporting on this?Instead were inundated with gibberish such as...
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Psyop! Erdogan and Putin Not Meeting March 5, Was There a Meeting Actually Set For This Date?
Or the other gobbeldy gook presented by the likes of DisinfoHedge rather then reports of repeated cooperation like *Russian and Turkish forces run new joint patrol in rural Al-Darbasiyah
While others were steadily promoting disinfo about ISIS coming through Turkey it was explained repeatedly and demonstrated clearly that ISIS and their symbiotic pals in the PKK were passing right on through from Northern Iraq into NE Syria. Then as now. It's been going on in plain sight for years and years Just a couple older reports on this free pass between PKK/Kurdish held territories adjoining two nations.2013: Meet the Rebel Commander in Syria 2015: Creating a Crucial Supply Route Between Syria and Iraq, via SinjarFinally:The media is spinning the most outrageous 'stuff" (writing, discourse, talk, or ideas of little value : trash) one is left wondering why? Why is this spinning starting up yet again.Example: there are now claims that Russia killed 22 Turkish soldiers- Disinfohedge, again.Is there any truth to this report at all? Well, I don't know. What I do know is Zero Hedge is citing "journalist" Lindsey SnellLindsey Snell: Cat and BurkaThat takes the credibility factor down quite a few notches in my book. Considering Lindsey Snell is for all intents and purposes an American operative, likely affiliated with the CIA, pretending to be a journalist. Lindsey and her husband seemed to have some connection to the attempted take down of Erdogan. Long time readers here may recall her bogus claim of abduction and her burka wearing /kitten days? If you don't recall her "plight" It was covered in this post from last year, for a second time at the blog.
"Let's go back to when her absurd kidnapping story hit the news and her subsequent arrest in Turkey- immediately preceding the coup attempt. In my opinion this woman was most probably a spook masquerading as a journalist... Definitely not to be considered a trusted source.
Link-NBC - Including the facebook report on her kidnapping- Which was not ever verified and subsequently removed:
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The veracity of the story could not be confirmed.
U.S. personnel were dispatched to the Turkey-Syria border to support Snell’s safe exit from the war-ravaged country but Snell was subsequently detained by Turkish authorities, the official said.
Originally from Daytona, Florida, she was based in Istanbul, but left Turkey for Syria just before the failed coup attempt on 15 July.
Speaking to the Guardian on her flight to New York, Snell said her main concern now was with her husband, Suliman Wardak.
Wardak, who is is from Afghanistan, traveled to Istanbul after Snell’s arrest to assist with her case, and was himself detained on 22 August. He has alleged that Turkish authorities accused him of being involved in the coup, and preventing him from leaving the country"
Sadly, this isn't the first time Zero Hedge presents this person and her 'reporting' as credible. Me? I'll wait for something better. What else do I know? None of these "reports" have been verified. Not a one!
"If all confirmed, could signal major escalation," she added of the breaking story."
"Unconfirmed footage showing Russian strike on Turkish forces"
If manpads are being used to shoot at Russian planes how do I know it's not Kurdish forces?Recall this?Russia: US Floods NE Syria With Weapons, SDF/PKK's "YAT" Special Ops Trained & Armed by US To Target Turkish Forces How do we know that coalition planes didn't bomb Turkish forces rather then Russian planes? If any Turkish forces were really bombed? It's possible that attempts are being made to get Russia and Turkey fighting. Has to be considered because that wouldn't be a first.Still, I hope for resolution through diplomacy. For so many reasons. And will await better information.