Turkey's Diplomatic Balancing Act: Tensions and Alliances

Turkey is urging the US to halt its support for Kurdish militants in Syria, with President Erdogan suggesting potential cross-border offensives. Turkey views the US-backed YPG militia as a terrorist group, linked to the PKK. Erdogan also seeks to mend ties with Syria's President Assad.

Turkey is actively urging the United States to reconsider its support for Kurdish militants operating in Syria, with high-profile figures such as President Tayyip Erdogan reiterating this stance.

Foreign Minister Hakan Fidan was cited in Milliyet newspaper emphasizing the importance of the issue, stating, "Our contacts on this issue have increased. We see the U.S. side is keen on more talks and negotiations too." There have been continued discussions about potential new offensives into northern Syria.

President Erdogan and his administration are underlining that U.S. support of the Syrian Kurdish YPG is a significant factor straining relations between the two nations, as Turkey considers them an extension of the outlawed PKK. Erdogan has also initiated attempts to rekindle diplomatic relations with Syrian President Bashar al-Assad, despite past tensions.

(With inputs from agencies.)