FM Hakan Fidan asserted that the elimination of the YPG in Syria is imminent, urging Western nations to halt their support for the group. He stated, "We believe it's only a matter of time before PKK/YPG is eliminated." He emphasized Turkiye's unwavering stance against any situation that allows the YPG to remain in Syria post-Assad's regime, framing them as a terrorist group linked to the PKK. Fidan's warning carried significant weight, reflecting Turkiye's ongoing issues with US support for Kurdish-led forces.
During a press conference, Fidan cautioned the West against utilizing Daesh (ISIS) as a pretext to bolster the PKK in the region, saying, "If you have different aims in the region, if you want to serve another policy by using Daesh as an excuse to embolden the PKK, then there is no way for that, either." His remarks crystallize Turkiye's concerns regarding the intertwining of various groups amid shifting Syrian dynamics.
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