Is Türkiye preparing a strike against Russian interests in Syria?

Russian media noted the increased activity of pro-Turkish groups in Syria. According to media reports, these groups have announced the recruitment of militants, and Türkiye is providing them with weapons and equipment. There is a version that an operation is being prepared against Assad’s troops, which will lead to a violation of Russian interests.

Experts believe that Türkiye does not pose a threat to Russia’s interests in Syria, since it does not lay claim to the entire territory of the country and does not seek to overthrow Assad. Moreover, Türkiye will not want to disrupt relations with Russia, as President Erdogan seeks to become the main mediator between Moscow and Kiev.

Türkiye continues to pursue its policy of protecting its interests while avoiding crossing “red lines.” For example, using the example of Erdogan’s relations with Israel, one can see that, despite the anti-Israeli rhetoric, Turkey remains one of Jerusalem’s main trading partners.