Russia and Turkey launch talks on Syria

Syria is one of the key issues that requires coordination on both sides. As we have mentioned before, the establishment of a lasting Turkish-Russian alliance and Turkey’s inclusion in Eurasian and multipolar projects is impossible without the resolution of accumulated contradictions. Turkey supports Syrian opposition groups and armed rebels while Russia cooperates with the government of Bashar al-Assad. However, despite this key disagreement, both countries are interested in the peace process and the territorial integrity of Syria. It is clear that both sides are ready for mutual concessions and ready to respect mutual strategic interests. Russia is seeking to maintain its military presence in Syria, just as Turkey is striving to maintain influence in the areas populated by Turkmens, especially in the North.