In meeting the Turkish leader, the vice president is expected to reiterate President Trump’s demand for a negotiated cease-fire.
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How the U.S. Military Will Carry Out a Hasty, Risky Withdrawal From Syria
The Pentagon will have to disassemble combat bases that were built to stay for a mission that was supposed to last, and protect the troops as they withdraw amid a chaotic battlefield.
Tariffs Won’t Stop Turkey’s Invasion of Syria, Analysts Warn
Earlier sanctions had already all but blocked Turkish steel makers from America. But tariffs could have a psychological effect.
Winners and Losers in Trump’s Troop Withdrawal From Syria
For months, analysts have outlined how such a move would risk upsetting the fragile balance of power in a complex war.
Russia Troops Patrol Between Turkish and Syrian Forces, Filling an American Void
The announcement signaled that Russia is moving to fill a security vacuum left by the U.S. withdrawal and illustrates the loss of American influence in the war.
Assad Forces Surge Forward in Syria as U.S. Pulls Back
Syrian government forces streamed into the country’s northeast, filling a vacuum opened up by President Trump’s decision to pull back in Syria.
ABC Apologizes for Showing Video From U.S. Gun Range in Report on Syria
The video appeared in a report on Turkish attacks in northern Syria. ABC News did not specify how the error had occurred.
Who Are the Kurds, and Why Is Turkey Attacking Them in Syria?
Why did Turkey invade? Why did America leave? How did the Kurds gain so much land? We answer 10 key questions about the Turkish invasion of northern Syria.
The Syrian War: Today’s Top Developments
Hours after reaching an agreement with Kurdish forces, the Syrian Army entered a key town near the Turkish border — a significant shift in the power dynamic.
Syria Live Updates: Assad’s Army Moves Into Strategic Town
Hours after the Kurds forged a deal with the Syrian government, an American foe, the Syrian Army raced northwest to help battle Turkish-led forces.