RFE: Russia, Turkey, Iran Leaders To Meet In Sochi For Talks On Syria's Future
Russian President Vladimir Putin has called on his Turkish and Iranian counterparts to continue working together "actively and consistently" on plans to stabilize war-torn Syria after a U.S. troop withdrawal that has been announced by President Donald Trump.
Putin made the remarks on February 14 in Russia's Black Sea resort city of Sochi where he is hosting talks with Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan, and Iranian President Hassan Rohani.
The summit began with a bilateral meeting between Putin and Erdogan.
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WNU Editor: Turkey is not going to get what they want .... Russia to Turkey: You can't have Syrian safe zone without Assad's consent (Reuters). Turkey may have wanted the U.S. out of Syria so that they could put pressure on the Kurds, but with the U.S. leaving Turkey has lost its leverage against Russia, Iran, and Syria.
More News On Today's Talks In Sochi On Syria's Future
Pushing for US Exit, Increasingly 'Fragile' Astana Trio Poised to Map Syria's Future -- VOA
Russia, Iran, Turkey to hold fourth round of Syria talks in Sochi -- Al Jazeera
Putin to Turkey and Iran: We must crush militants in Syria's Idlib -- Reuters
Russia: Turkey needs Syria's consent before setting up safe zone -- Al Jazeera
Putin Challenges Erdogan Over Syria as U.S. Exit Bolsters Russia -- Moscow Times
Putin, Erdogan and Rouhani Hold Joint Press Conference in Sochi -- Sputnik
