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Russian Defense Minister Sergei Shoigu discussed, during a telephone conversation today with the Turkish Minister of Defense, Hulusi Akar, the situation in northern Syria.
A statement by the Russian Ministry of Defense, transmitted by Sputnik, regarding the conversation that took place at the initiative of the Turkish side: during which the current situation in northern Syria was discussed, and issues related to the continuation of the implementation of the Black Sea initiative to transport foodstuffs through Ukrainian ports were also discussed.
The official spokeswoman for the Russian Foreign Ministry, Maria Zakharova, confirmed that any ground operation of the Turkish regime on Syrian territory will only lead to an increase in tension in the region and an escalation of terrorist activities.
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