The fog of war thickens in Syria

August 09, 2016 13:22

The meeting between Russian President Vladimir Putin and his Turkish counterpart Recep Erdogan later today at St. Petersburg will be keenly watched in world capitals. One point of immediate concern will be as regards the situation in Syria. Over the weekend, Erdogan acknowledged the importance of Turkey harmonising with Russia. Read more

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