Turkey's Foreign Minister Hakan Fidan stated that the ultimatum to the YPG is clear, emphasizing the need for a 'bloodless' transition post-Assad's regime. He indicated a military operation might be necessary if the Kurdish forces do not meet Turkish demands.
Fidan criticized foreign fighters from Turkey, Iran, and Iraq in Syria, urging them to leave immediately. He highlighted the lack of preparation for their exit and insisted on a strategic resolution before any further military actions.
Turkey views the YPG as a terrorist group linked to the PKK and has been engaged in military operations over the last nine years to eliminate their presence near the Turkish border.
The recent fall of Assad to Islamist-led rebels rekindles tensions as Turkey threatens military action unless Kurdish forces agree to its terms, complicating the ongoing conflict dynamics in the region.
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