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64 days to Turkey’s snap elections

How will Turkey prepare for the elections in two months time, and which parties will run in the elections? Here are the answers:

Russia is preparing for a possible US attack in Syria

According to a senior Russian official who spoke to TRT World, Moscow believes the US might militarily intervene in Syria against the regime. But when the war ends, Russia is pushing for a federal system for the country.

Can the problems between the US and Turkey really be solved in Washington?

Turkey and the US decided to set up commissions to work on the disputes they have, and the first meeting is on Thursday. Both US and Turkish officials told us what will be on the agenda, what they expect from the talks and the challenges they have.

Second phase of Afrin operation begins

The Turkish military and Syrian opposition groups have cleared the Afrin border areas of the YPG, and now they are changing their tactics for the second phase of the operation. New deployments are also on the way.

Turkey is preparing for a possible operation in Manbij

Turkish officials have intensified their rhetoric regarding a possible operation in Syria's YPG-held Manbij, while tensions with the US have increased over its support for the group. But where are the US soldiers based?

The strategy behind Operation Olive Branch

After US attempts to mediate, Russia deployed troops to the area to stop an operation on the YPG in Afrin last year. On January 20, Turkey started the operation. Here is the importance of their strategy.

Turkey to take action against Atilla case in the US, Erdogan's adviser says

Turkey's economic adviser, Cemil Ertem says the US case against Atilla will not affect Turkish economy, and adds that Turkey doesn't want the issue to turn into a political scuffle.

The battle for Syria's Deir Ezzor province

Straddling the mighty Euphrates River, Daesh's control of the oil rich province is waning as Russian-backed Syrian regime forces and US-backed coalition forces move in.

Russia stops Turkey in its path as it plans possible YPG attack

Russia has deployed troops and Syrian regime forces to east Afrin, to prevent clashes between Turkish-backed opposition forces and the YPG.

Why did the fiercest fights of Euphrates Shield take place in Al Bab?

Turkey’s operation in Syria last year took seven months, the last half took place in the strategically important town of Al Bab. The YPG and the Syrian regime also fought for control of the Daesh stronghold.