Peskov praised the collision of the Russian Federation and Turkey in Idlib

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Press Secretary of the President Dmitry Peskov spoke about the threat of collision of Russia and Turkey in the Syrian Idlib, RIA Novosti reports.

a Kremlin spokesman stressed that he did not want to talk about the worst scenarios possible clashes between the two countries.

Earlier, defense Minister of Turkey, Hulusi Akar said that Moscow and Ankara have no problem with the situation in Idlib. According to him, the main purpose of the Turkish military in Idlib the Syrian regime is. He stressed that Russia and Turkey have established good contacts.

on the Eve of the formation of the armed Syrian opposition, who are on the side of Turkey, attacked the positions of Syrian army in Idlib province.

Pro-Turkish fighters broke through the defenses of the Syrian army in the area of Kinase and Naraba. As a result of wounds received four Syrian soldiers.

Putin and Erdogan agreed to improve the efficiency of joint action in Syria. Both leaders stated concern about the worsening situation in Iglinsky area of de-escalation. At the same time, Putin drew attention to the Turkish colleagues for a sharp increase in terrorist activity.

February 10, it became known that the government forces in Damascus carried out the shelling of a Turkish observation object in Idlib. The attack killed five people.

the defense Ministry of Turkey stated that, in return, struck the 115 Syrian targets. It is argued that 101 soldiers “neutralized”, and destroyed three tanks and shot down the helicopter.

Four zones of de-escalation in Syria was established in accordance with the may agreement 2017 at the talks in Astana the representatives of Russia, Iran and Turkey. In 2018, three areas came under the control of Damascus.

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