southfront--2020-10-18--Betrayed In West, Kiev Regime Tries To Find Love In Turkish Arms

After years of the aggressive propaganda about the supposed ‘ European path ’ of the current Kiev regime , even most vocal Western supporters of this narrative seem to be not interested in the fate of the Ukrainian state .
After the 2014 coup , Ukraine was turned into a colony of the Washington establishment and the European bureaucracy and empty words can not change this .
In own turn , Kiev , which still makes ritual statements about the partnership with the West and carefully follows orders from its foreign masters is barely able to convince Ukrainian citizens that @ @ @ @ @ @ @ to push Ukraine towards the bright future .
So , the time for new ‘ good friends ’ has come .
In this conditions , the Kiev regime turned towards Turkey , which is happy to use the situation in Ukraine and the factor of Crimea ( which Turkey has for years wanted to seize or at least turn into its sphere of influence using the ‘ Crimean Tatars ’ factor ) to create some additional points of pressure on its partners in Moscow and improve its negotiating positions in a variety of @ @ @ @ @ @ @ On Friday 16 , Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan and his Ukrainian counterpart Volodymyr Zelensky met in Istanbul , held talks and pelged to develop their “ strategic partnership in every field in which they have mutual benefits ” .
Commenting on the current state of the Turkish-Ukrainian relations , the Turkish leader said the two countries have been taking steps for a trade volume of 10 billion U.S. dollars shortly , noting the recent developments in the field of tourism are promising .
The leaders also agreed to conclude the free trade @ @ @ @ @ @ @ short order .
Zelensky , for his part , said the number of Turkish companies involved in infrastructure projects in Ukraine should increase .
However , what is more important is the growing military and security cooperation between the states .
Minister of Defense of Ukraine Andriy Taran and President of Defense Industries of Turkey İsmail Demir signed a Memorandum of Intent between the Ministry of Defense of Ukraine and the Presidency of Defense Industries of the Republic of Turkey on the projects in the defense-industrial sphere .
The memorandum enshrines the desire @ @ @ @ @ @ @ defense-industrial programs and strengthen defense capabilities , as well as to establish mutually beneficial long-term cooperation based on mutual respect and consideration of each other ’ s interests .
The document outlines the intentions of the parties to launch and implement joint projects for the construction of warships , UAVs and all types of turbine engines .
Also sides signed a Framework Military Agreement between the Cabinet of Ministers of Ukraine and the Government of the Republic of Turkey .
The agreement is concluded in order to create a legal basis for the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ in the field of defense , as well as defines the procedure for such cooperation .
The document , in particular , defines the areas of cooperation , principles of cooperation , security regime of classified information , the procedure for exchanging intelligence information , legal regulation of the activity of specialists seconded by each party , compensation for possible damages , dispute resolution , etc .
Volodymyr Zelensky said that Ukraine and Turkey “ have a common vision of further cooperation in the field of security and defense , in particular security @ @ @ @ @ @ @ of Ukraine ’ s Euro-Atlantic course.
” Earlier in October , it became known that Ukraine was planning to buy multiple Bayraktar TB2 combat drones from Turkey .
The Ministry of Defense reportedly planned to purchase 6-12 Bayraktar TB2 control stations and 3-4 drones for each complex .
The deepening military and economic ties between Turkey and Ukraine come amid the increasing Turkish influence in propaganda and social sphere .
The current variant of the so-called Mejlis of the Crimean Tatar People , currently based in Kiev and focused on spreading propaganda about @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Russia , has become an integral part of the Kiev regime propaganda regarding the future of Crimea if one day Kiev appears to be able to return it .
At the same time , this organization has for years been acting as an agent of Turkish influence in Ukraine and has wide ties with various Turkish structures , including intelligence services .
In these conditions , the reaction of the ‘ independent ’ Orthodox Church of Ukraine ( created in late 2018 , early 2019 thanks to joint efforts of the Ukrainian government @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Patriarchate ) is so silent regarding the turning of Hagia Sophia into a mosque .
Its leadership as well as Bartholomew I of Constantinople are more concerned by keeping good relations with the Erdogan government and trying to use the religious factor to increase own wealth rather than by pushing forward the interests of the Orthodox World .
No surprise , Bartholomew I regularly complains about some ‘ destructive ’ influence of the Russian Orthodox Church because it does not support his political adventures and opportunism .
On the other hand , for @ @ @ @ @ @ @ structures that support them , there is nothing new in selling the country ’ s resources , national interests and even sovereignty for some own financial gains or a nice PR that could be used in the internal political games .
So , there are little doubts that Mr. Erdogan will find a lot of ways to make a nice ‘ friendship ’ with his friends in Kiev .
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After years of the aggressive propaganda about the supposed ‘European path’ of the current Kiev regime, even most vocal Western supporters of this narrative seem to be not interested in the fate of the Ukrainian state. After the 2014 coup, Ukraine was turned into a colony of the Washington establishment and the European bureaucracy and empty words cannot change this. In own turn, Kiev, which still makes ritual statements about the partnership with the West and carefully follows orders from its foreign masters is barely able to convince Ukrainian citizens that somebody in the West is really interested to push Ukraine towards the bright future. So, the time for new ‘good friends’ has come.
In this conditions, the Kiev regime turned towards Turkey, which is happy to use the situation in Ukraine and the factor of Crimea (which Turkey has for years wanted to seize or at least turn into its sphere of influence using the ‘Crimean Tatars’ factor) to create some additional points of pressure on its partners in Moscow and improve its negotiating positions in a variety of economic, diplomatic and military questions.
On Friday 16, Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan and his Ukrainian counterpart Volodymyr Zelensky met in Istanbul, held talks and pelged to develop their “strategic partnership in every field in which they have mutual benefits”.
Commenting on the current state of the Turkish-Ukrainian relations, the Turkish leader said the two countries have been taking steps for a trade volume of 10 billion U.S. dollars shortly, noting the recent developments in the field of tourism are promising. The leaders also agreed to conclude the free trade agreement negotiations between the two countries in short order.
“Despite the global pandemic, we hosted more than 500,000 Ukrainian guests this year, which clearly shows the closeness among our peoples and the trust of our Ukrainian guests in the measures we have taken as part of our safe tourism initiative,” Erdogan said.
Zelensky, for his part, said the number of Turkish companies involved in infrastructure projects in Ukraine should increase.
“I would like to note that we have very similar approaches regarding the energy investments,” he said.
However, what is more important is the growing military and security cooperation between the states. Minister of Defense of Ukraine Andriy Taran and President of Defense Industries of Turkey İsmail Demir signed a Memorandum of Intent between the Ministry of Defense of Ukraine and the Presidency of Defense Industries of the Republic of Turkey on the projects in the defense-industrial sphere.
According to Ukrainian 112 TV channel:
The memorandum enshrines the desire of Ukraine and Turkey to develop their defense-industrial programs and strengthen defense capabilities, as well as to establish mutually beneficial long-term cooperation based on mutual respect and consideration of each other’s interests. The document outlines the intentions of the parties to launch and implement joint projects for the construction of warships, UAVs and all types of turbine engines. Also sides signed a Framework Military Agreement between the Cabinet of Ministers of Ukraine and the Government of the Republic of Turkey. The agreement is concluded in order to create a legal basis for the expansion and deepening of existing Ukrainian-Turkish cooperation in the field of defense, as well as defines the procedure for such cooperation. The document, in particular, defines the areas of cooperation, principles of cooperation, security regime of classified information, the procedure for exchanging intelligence information, legal regulation of the activity of specialists seconded by each party, compensation for possible damages, dispute resolution, etc.
Volodymyr Zelensky said that Ukraine and Turkey “have a common vision of further cooperation in the field of security and defense, in particular security in the Black Sea and the implementation of Ukraine’s Euro-Atlantic course.”
Earlier in October, it became known that Ukraine was planning to buy multiple Bayraktar TB2 combat drones from Turkey. The Ministry of Defense reportedly planned to purchase 6-12 Bayraktar TB2 control stations and 3-4 drones for each complex.
“So, Ukraine plans to receive 48 drones, which the Ministry of Defense plans to put into service in the Armed Forces of Ukraine,” the general director of the company “Ukrspetsexport” Vadim Nozdrya said.
The deepening military and economic ties between Turkey and Ukraine come amid the increasing Turkish influence in propaganda and social sphere. The current variant of the so-called Mejlis of the Crimean Tatar People, currently based in Kiev and focused on spreading propaganda about the supposed persecutions of Crimean Tatars by Russia, has become an integral part of the Kiev regime propaganda regarding the future of Crimea if one day Kiev appears to be able to return it. At the same time, this organization has for years been acting as an agent of Turkish influence in Ukraine and has wide ties with various Turkish structures, including intelligence services.
In these conditions, the reaction of the ‘independent’ Orthodox Church of Ukraine (created in late 2018, early 2019 thanks to joint efforts of the Ukrainian government, the Washington establishment and the Constantinople Patriarchate) is so silent regarding the turning of Hagia Sophia into a mosque. Its leadership as well as Bartholomew I of Constantinople are more concerned by keeping good relations with the Erdogan government and trying to use the religious factor to increase own wealth rather than by pushing forward the interests of the Orthodox World. No surprise, Bartholomew I regularly complains about some ‘destructive’ influence of the Russian Orthodox Church because it does not support his political adventures and opportunism.
On the other hand, for Kiev, its pseudo patriots and pseudo-church structures that support them, there is nothing new in selling the country’s resources, national interests and even sovereignty for some own financial gains or a nice PR that could be used in the internal political games. So, there are little doubts that Mr. Erdogan will find a lot of ways to make a nice ‘friendship’ with his friends in Kiev.
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southfront--2020-10-18--Azerbaijani Drones Continue To Inflict Heavy Losses On Armenian Forces In Nagorno-Karabakh (Videos)

Azerbaijani combat drones continue to inflict heavy losses on Armenian forces in the disputed region of Nagorno-Karabakh .
On October @ @ @ @ @ Defense of Azerbaijan shared several videos of dozens of recent strikes on Armenian troops .
@ @ @ @ @ 50 strikes on gatherings and supply trucks of Armenian forces , as well as the @ @ @ @ @ MoD also shared footage of intense shelling with artillery and rocket launchers on Armenian positions @ @ @ @ @ the Azerbaijani media released a video showing a loitering munition strike at an Armenian BM-30 @ @ @ @ @ .
An Israeli-made IAI Harop loitering munition was likely used .
Despite sustaining heavy losses @ @ @ @ @ fierce resistance .
On October 17 , Azerbaijani troops failed to make any noticeable gains @ @ @ @ @ accepted a new ceasefire that ’ s set to begin at 12:00 PM local time @ @ @ @ @ : • New ‘ Humanitarian Ceasefire ’ And Prospects Of Azerbaijani-Armenian War

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Azerbaijani combat drones continue to inflict heavy losses on Armenian forces in the disputed region of Nagorno-Karabakh.
On October 17, the Ministry of Defense of Azerbaijan shared several videos of dozens of recent strikes on Armenian troops.
The videos show at least 50 strikes on gatherings and supply trucks of Armenian forces, as well as the targeting of:
11 BM-21 multiple rocket launchers;
7 T-72 battle tanks;
2 MT-LB armored vehicles;
1 BMP-2 infantry fighting vehicle;
1 9K33 Osa air-defense system.
The Azerbaijani MoD also shared footage of intense shelling with artillery and rocket launchers on Armenian positions in Nagorno-Karabakh.
Furthermore, the Azerbaijani media released a video showing a loitering munition strike at an Armenian BM-30 Smerch heavy multiple rocket launcher. An Israeli-made IAI Harop loitering munition was likely used.
Despite sustaining heavy losses, Armenian forces are showing fierce resistance. On October 17, Azerbaijani troops failed to make any noticeable gains in Nagorno-Karabakh. Baku also accepted a new ceasefire that’s set to begin at 12:00 PM local time.
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southfront--2020-10-18--New ‘Humanitarian Ceasefire’ And Prospects Of Azerbaijani-Armenian War

The Armenian-Azerbaijani war , which started on September 27 , continues in the contested Nagorno-Karabakh region despite international diplomatic efforts to decrease tensions and motivate the sides to return back to the negotiating table .
The interesting fact is that intense clashes and offensive operations of Azerbaijani forces , supported by Turkey and Syrian militants , continue in the region at the same time as the Azerbaijani government claims that it is committed to the ceasefire regime , which entered force in Karabakh on October 10 , after the Armenian-Azerbaijani negotiations in Moscow .
At the same time , the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ committed to the ceasefire simultaneously conducting counter-attacks against the advancing Azerbaijani forces .
On October 17 evening , the Armenian Foreign Ministry announced that the sides once again reached a humanitarian ceasefire , which should start at 00:00 local time on October 18 .
Nonetheless , it is not expected that it will last for long in the current conditions .
No:357/20 , Information of the Press Service Department of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the Republic of Azerbaijan .
The Republic of Azerbaijan and the Republic of Armenia have agreed to @ @ @ @ @ @ @ , 00h00 local time .
This decision was taken following the statement of the Presidents of the French Republic , the Russian Federation and the United States of America , representing the co-chair countries of the OSCE Minsk Group of 1 October 2020 , the Statement by the Co-Chairs of the OSCE Minsk Group of 5 October , and in line with Moscow Statement of 10 October 2020 .
For the Armenian side , the situation is further complicated by the fat that the current Armenian leadership is not ready ( or do @ @ @ @ @ @ @ variety of its means and forces to fight back the ongoing Azerbaijani advance .
Instead of this , Armenian forces involved in the conflict are limited to those of the Nagorno-Karakbah Republic ( Republic of Artsakh ) , a self-proclaimed Armenia-affiliated independent state on the territory of Karabakh .
The government of Armenian Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan has so far limited its support to Karabakh forces to supplying weapons , sending volunteers ( instead of regular forces ) , complaining in media and calling on other countries to recongize the Nagorno-Karabakh Republic as @ @ @ @ @ @ @ has made no steps in this direction .
As of October 17 evening , the situation on the frontline demonstrates that the Azerbaijani-Turkish side has been slowly but steadily taking an upper hand in the war .
Azerbaijani forces have achieved a series of tactical successes in the northern and southern part of the region , capturing two dozens of small towns and villages .
The most important of them are Fuzuli , Jabrayl , Hadrut , Madaghis and Talish .
Over the past few days , especially heavy clashes were taking place @ @ @ @ @ @ @ which Armenian forces withdrew after Azerbaijan took control of surrounding heights .
Fuzuli experienced a similar fate as the Hadrut heights in fact overlook its countryside .
The Armenian side still insists that the town has not been captured by Azerbaijan .
But photo and video evidence from the ground , together with official announcements of the Azerbaijani government , indicate that in fact the town was lost .
The Azerbaijani military extensively uses its advantage in the air power ( an active usage of combat drones for strikes and reconnaissance operations ) @ @ @ @ @ @ @ is also supported by radical militant groups deployed by Turkey from the northwest of Syria and Turkish special forces and specialists ( especially in the field of EW operations , intelligence and the air domain warfare ) .
These factors , especially the air dominance , allowed to deliver a notable damage to Armenian forces destroying multiple pieces of their military euqipment and destroying fortified positions , manpower .
The oudtated air defense forces of the Nagorno-Karabakh Republic appeared to be unable to deal with the threat from Azerbaijani military aircraft , while @ @ @ @ @ @ @ has no political will to employ its air defense .
Just recently , on October 17 , the Azerbaijani Defense Ministry released a video of strikes on the S-300 system in Armenia .
Azerbaijani strikes on the Armenian S-300 system ( deployed in Armenia ) : Earlier , Azerbaijan released videos of several strikes on components of the possible S-300 in the Nagorno-Karabakh region .
The previous videos include the moments of the alleged destruction of 35D6 ( ST-68U ) radars and alleged S-300 missile launcher of Armenian forces with Israeli IAI Harop @ @ @ @ @ @ @ place near the village of Khojaly the Khojaly District , while another one near the village of Qubadlı in the Kashatagh District of the self-proclaimed Nagorno-Karabakh Republic ( Republic of Artsakh ) .
The location of the destruction of the S-300 launcher remains unclear .
Meanwhile , the Azerbaijani side also released a video of the alleged destruction of the S-300 missile launcher .
The location of the strike is unclear , but it may have taken place near Qubadli : Azerbaijani sources also claimed that Azerbaijan destroyed several TOR surface-to-air missile systems @ @ @ @ @ @ @ .
These claims were not confirmed by video evidence .
At the same time , the Azerbaijani military conducts intense strikes on civilian infrastructure in the Nagorno-Karabakh region .
Despite the public claims of the Azerbaijani leadership that the conflict has no ethnic grounds and there is no threat to the Armenian population , in fact , Baku seeks to not only dismantle the self-proclaimed Armenian state , but also to remove or cleanse Armenians there .
The Armenian side responds in a similar manner regularly shelling settlements and towns near the contact @ @ @ @ @ @ @ may be considered as accidental , as Armenian sources claim , the recent strikes on the Azerbaijani city of Ganja with ballistic missiles are for sure not an accident .
According to Azerbaijani authorities , 13 civilians were killed and more than 40 others were injured in the last night attack on the city .
The strike was likely conducted with the Soviet R-17 Elbrus tactical ballistic missile complex , which is in service with Karabakh forces .
It is possible that the Turkish-Azerbaijani bloc will develop its further advance along the Iranian @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Zengilan .
For Azerbaijan , it will be profitable to extend the frontline because it will allow it to use the advantage in air power and manpower .
Meanwhile , the terrain in this part of the region is less complex than in the center or the south .
In the event of the success , such an advance will allow to undermine the entire southern flank of Armenian forces deployed in Stepankert and Shusha .
This will also create a threat of cutting off the so-called Lachin corridor , a mountain pass @ @ @ @ @ @ @ , forming the shortest route between Armenia and the Republic of Artsakh .
Another direction of the possible strike is Martakert and Agdam .
Nonetheless , in this case , even if Azerbaijani forces achieve a success there , the further advance will be more complicated due to the more complex terrain .
In any case , if Baku wants to push the ‘ military solution ’ of the Karabakh question as its main option , it should regularly demonstrate field gains to its population in order to compensate the negative impacts of @ @ @ @ @ @ @ the war on September 27 , the Azerbaijani-Turkish alliance has achieved a notable tactical progress , but it still needs to turn it into the strategic success if it wants to capture the entire region and push Armenian forces out of it .
The new humanitarian ceasefire announced on October 17 seems like another attempt of the Minsk group , led by France , Russia and the United States , to de-escalate the conflict .
Nonetheless , the position of the current Armenian government , which was for years undermining its relations with @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Azerbaijan and Turkey that already felt the flavour of the potential military victory will likely not allow to find a ‘ constructive ’ solution of the situation .
Thus , Ankara and Baku will continue demanding a full surrender of Armenia over the Karabakh question , which the Armenian government ( even if it wants to do so ) can not accept because this will lead to the immidiate collapse of the Pashinyan regime and the instability inside Armenia itself .
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The Armenian-Azerbaijani war, which started on September 27, continues in the contested Nagorno-Karabakh region despite international diplomatic efforts to decrease tensions and motivate the sides to return back to the negotiating table. The interesting fact is that intense clashes and offensive operations of Azerbaijani forces, supported by Turkey and Syrian militants, continue in the region at the same time as the Azerbaijani government claims that it is committed to the ceasefire regime, which entered force in Karabakh on October 10, after the Armenian-Azerbaijani negotiations in Moscow. At the same time, the Armenian side also claims that it is committed to the ceasefire simultaneously conducting counter-attacks against the advancing Azerbaijani forces.
On October 17 evening, the Armenian Foreign Ministry announced that the sides once again reached a humanitarian ceasefire, which should start at 00:00 local time on October 18. Nonetheless, it is not expected that it will last for long in the current conditions.
The Azerbaijani Foreign Ministry:
No:357/20, Information of the Press Service Department of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the Republic of Azerbaijan. The Republic of Azerbaijan and the Republic of Armenia have agreed to a humanitarian truce as of October 18th, 00h00 local time. This decision was taken following the statement of the Presidents of the French Republic, the Russian Federation and the United States of America, representing the co-chair countries of the OSCE Minsk Group of 1 October 2020, the Statement by the Co-Chairs of the OSCE Minsk Group of 5 October, and in line with Moscow Statement of 10 October 2020.
For the Armenian side, the situation is further complicated by the fat that the current Armenian leadership is not ready (or do not want) to employ the entire variety of its means and forces to fight back the ongoing Azerbaijani advance. Instead of this, Armenian forces involved in the conflict are limited to those of the Nagorno-Karakbah Republic (Republic of Artsakh), a self-proclaimed Armenia-affiliated independent state on the territory of Karabakh. The government of Armenian Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan has so far limited its support to Karabakh forces to supplying weapons, sending volunteers (instead of regular forces), complaining in media and calling on other countries to recognize the Nagorno-Karabakh Republic as an independent state, while Armenia itself has made no steps in this direction.
Azerbaijani strikes on Armenian positions and equipment:
As of October 17 evening, the situation on the frontline demonstrates that the Azerbaijani-Turkish side has been slowly but steadily taking an upper hand in the war. Azerbaijani forces have achieved a series of tactical successes in the northern and southern part of the region, capturing two dozens of small towns and villages. The most important of them are Fuzuli, Jabrayl, Hadrut, Madaghis and Talish.
Azerbaijani forces are in Hadrut:
Over the past few days, especially heavy clashes were taking place near the town of Hadrut, from which Armenian forces withdrew after Azerbaijan took control of surrounding heights. Fuzuli experienced a similar fate as the Hadrut heights in fact overlook its countryside. The Armenian side still insists that the town has not been captured by Azerbaijan. But photo and video evidence from the ground, together with official announcements of the Azerbaijani government, indicate that in fact the town was lost.
The Azerbaijani military extensively uses its advantage in the air power (an active usage of combat drones for strikes and reconnaissance operations), artillery and manpower. The advance is also supported by radical militant groups deployed by Turkey from the northwest of Syria and Turkish special forces and specialists (especially in the field of EW operations, intelligence and the air domain warfare).
These factors, especially the air dominance, allowed to deliver a notable damage to Armenian forces destroying multiple pieces of their military euqipment and destroying fortified positions, manpower. The oudtated air defense forces of the Nagorno-Karabakh Republic appeared to be unable to deal with the threat from Azerbaijani military aircraft, while Armenia also seems to be unable or has no political will to employ its air defense. Just recently, on October 17, the Azerbaijani Defense Ministry released a video of strikes on the S-300 system in Armenia.
Azerbaijani strikes on the Armenian S-300 system (deployed in Armenia):
Earlier, Azerbaijan released videos of several strikes on components of the possible S-300 in the Nagorno-Karabakh region.
The previous videos include the moments of the alleged destruction of 35D6 (ST-68U) radars and alleged S-300 missile launcher of Armenian forces with Israeli IAI Harop loitering munitions. The first incident took place near the village of Khojaly the Khojaly District, while another one near the village of Qubadlı in the Kashatagh District of the self-proclaimed Nagorno-Karabakh Republic (Republic of Artsakh). The location of the destruction of the S-300 launcher remains unclear.
The strike near Khojaly:
The strike near Qubadli:
Meanwhile, the Azerbaijani side also released a video of the alleged destruction of the S-300 missile launcher. The location of the strike is unclear, but it may have taken place near Qubadli:
Azerbaijani sources also claimed that Azerbaijan destroyed several TOR surface-to-air missile systems of Armenian forces in the combat zone. These claims were not confirmed by video evidence.
Azerbaijan struck Armenian ballistic missile systems (also inside Armenia):
At the same time, the Azerbaijani military conducts intense strikes on civilian infrastructure in the Nagorno-Karabakh region. Despite the public claims of the Azerbaijani leadership that the conflict has no ethnic grounds and there is no threat to the Armenian population, in fact, Baku seeks to not only dismantle the self-proclaimed Armenian state, but also to remove or cleanse Armenians there.
The Armenian side responds in a similar manner regularly shelling settlements and towns near the contact line. While some of these strikes may be considered as accidental, as Armenian sources claim, the recent strikes on the Azerbaijani city of Ganja with ballistic missiles are for sure not an accident. According to Azerbaijani authorities, 13 civilians were killed and more than 40 others were injured in the last night attack on the city. The strike was likely conducted with the Soviet R-17 Elbrus tactical ballistic missile complex, which is in service with Karabakh forces.
It is possible that the Turkish-Azerbaijani bloc will develop its further advance along the Iranian border aiming the towns of Qobadli and Zengilan. For Azerbaijan, it will be profitable to extend the frontline because it will allow it to use the advantage in air power and manpower. Meanwhile, the terrain in this part of the region is less complex than in the center or the south. In the event of the success, such an advance will allow to undermine the entire southern flank of Armenian forces deployed in Stepankert and Shusha. This will also create a threat of cutting off the so-called Lachin corridor, a mountain pass within the de jure borders of Azerbaijan, forming the shortest route between Armenia and the Republic of Artsakh.
Another direction of the possible strike is Martakert and Agdam. Nonetheless, in this case, even if Azerbaijani forces achieve a success there, the further advance will be more complicated due to the more complex terrain. In any case, if Baku wants to push the ‘military solution’ of the Karabakh question as its main option, it should regularly demonstrate field gains to its population in order to compensate the negative impacts of the war.
Since the start of the war on September 27, the Azerbaijani-Turkish alliance has achieved a notable tactical progress, but it still needs to turn it into the strategic success if it wants to capture the entire region and push Armenian forces out of it.
The new humanitarian ceasefire announced on October 17 seems like another attempt of the Minsk group, led by France, Russia and the United States, to de-escalate the conflict. Nonetheless, the position of the current Armenian government, which was for years undermining its relations with Russia, and the hardcore posture of Azerbaijan and Turkey that already felt the flavour of the potential military victory will likely not allow to find a ‘constructive’ solution of the situation. Thus, Ankara and Baku will continue demanding a full surrender of Armenia over the Karabakh question, which the Armenian government (even if it wants to do so) cannot accept because this will lead to the immediate collapse of the Pashinyan regime and the instability inside Armenia itself.
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southfront--2020-10-18--Brief Overview Of Recent Azerbaijani Drone Strikes On Armenian Forces (Videos)

On October 18 , Azerbaijani sources shared a video of recent drone strikes on Armenian forces in the disputed region @ @ @ @ @ shows the destruction of the following vehicles : The strikes were apparently carried out by @ @ @ @ @ , which entered service with the Azerbaijani military in June .
The Ministry of Defense @ @ @ @ @ video documenting some of the weapons and equipment , which were recently seized from Armenian @ @ @ @ @ a number of military trucks and load of ammunition .
Azerbaijani forces maintain a slow @ @ @ @ @ Nagorno-Karabakh .
Earlier today , the forces captured the historical Khudaferin Bridge on Iran ’ @ @ @ @ @ resistance from Armenian troops .
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On October 18, Azerbaijani sources shared a video of recent drone strikes on Armenian forces in the disputed region of Nagorno-Karabakh.
The video shows the destruction of the following vehicles:
6 BM-21 multiple rocket launchers;
5 T-72 battle tanks;
5 Military trucks;
1 ZSU-23-4 Shilka anti-aircraft weapon system;
2 BMP-1 infantry fighting vehicle;
1 D-30 howitzer;
1 MT-LB armored vehicle.
Another TB2 UCAV video though not released by the Az MoD showing strikes on 6 BM-21 Grad MLRS, 5 T-72 tanks, 1 ZSU-23-4 Shilka, 1 BMP, 5 trucks, 1 towed howitzer, 1 MT-LB with AA gun, 1 BTR, and 2 other targets. Not sure if this is old footage. 1220/https://t.co/cCJ4EHvXT5 pic.twitter.com/wIObQuruE1 — Rob Lee (@RALee85) October 18, 2020
The strikes were apparently carried out by Turkish-made Bayraktar TB2 combat drones, which entered service with the Azerbaijani military in June.
The Ministry of Defense of Azerbaijan also shared a video documenting some of the weapons and equipment, which were recently seized from Armenian forces. The video shows a number of military trucks and load of ammunition.
Azerbaijani forces maintain a slow, but steady advance in Nagorno-Karabakh. Earlier today, the forces captured the historical Khudaferin Bridge on Iran’s border, despite fierce resistance from Armenian troops.
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southfront--2020-10-18--Turkish Military Deployed Leopard Battle Tanks In Southern Idlib (Video)

On October 18 , the Turkish Armed Forces deployed a large armored unit in the northwestern Syrian region of Greater Idlib .
The unit , which consisted of several Leopard 2A4 battle tanks , Kirpi and Vuran armored vehicles , took position at the town of Josef in the southern Idlib countryside .
The town is located south of the M4 highway , which links Lattakia and Aleppo .
The Turkish Armed Forces may be planning to establish a post in Josef .
Earlier this week , a new post was established near the town of Qoqfin in southwestern Idlib @ @ @ @ @ @ @ coincides with reports of a near Turkish withdrawal from a post besieged by Syrian government forces in northern Hama .
Turkish forces are making preparations to withdraw from the post , which is located next to the town of Murak .
The withdrawal process will reportedly start within 48 hours .
The situation in Greater Idlib remains far from stable .
The remaining militants in the region are violating the March 5 agreement on a regular basis .
Turkish forces are doing nothing to stop these provocations .
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On October 18, the Turkish Armed Forces deployed a large armored unit in the northwestern Syrian region of Greater Idlib.
The unit, which consisted of several Leopard 2A4 battle tanks, Kirpi and Vuran armored vehicles, took position at the town of Josef in the southern Idlib countryside. The town is located south of the M4 highway, which links Lattakia and Aleppo.
The Turkish Armed Forces may be planning to establish a post in Josef. Earlier this week, a new post was established near the town of Qoqfin in southwestern Idlib.
The military buildup in southern Idlib coincides with reports of a near Turkish withdrawal from a post besieged by Syrian government forces in northern Hama.
Turkish forces are making preparations to withdraw from the post, which is located next to the town of Murak. The withdrawal process will reportedly start within 48 hours.
The situation in Greater Idlib remains far from stable. The remaining militants in the region are violating the March 5 agreement on a regular basis. Turkish forces are doing nothing to stop these provocations. This may soon lead to a new escalation.
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southfront--2020-10-18--SDF Arrested Eight ISIS Members In New Deir Ezzor, Al-Hasakah Operations (Photos)

The Syrian Democratic Forces ( SDF ) and the U.S.-led coalition have carried out four security operations against ISIS cells in northeastern Syria .
The first two operations took place in eastern al-Hasakah on October 17 .
Four members of ISIS were arrested during the operations .
Weapons were also seized .
According to the SDF Coordination and Military Operations Center , one of the terrorists arrested in eastern al-Hasakah was a commander of ISIS who manufactured improvised explosive devices for the group .
The third and fourth operations took place in the town of al-Inaad and near the CONICO @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Four members of ISIS were arrested .
The main mission of two of the terrorists was to distribute weapons and ammunition to other cells in the governorate .
Earlier this week , the SDF and the U.S.-led coalition apprehended 25 terrorists in three separate security operations in al-Hasakah and Deir Ezzor .
Despite these efforts , ISIS cells are still active in northeastern Syria , especially in Deir Ezzor and other Arab majority areas .
The SDF appears to be lacking a serious counter-terrorism strategy .
The group released 631 terrorism convicts a @ @ @ @ @ @ @ .
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The Syrian Democratic Forces (SDF) and the U.S.-led coalition have carried out four security operations against ISIS cells in northeastern Syria.
The first two operations took place in eastern al-Hasakah on October 17. Four members of ISIS were arrested during the operations. Weapons were also seized.
According to the SDF Coordination and Military Operations Center, one of the terrorists arrested in eastern al-Hasakah was a commander of ISIS who manufactured improvised explosive devices for the group.
The third and fourth operations took place in the town of al-Inaad and near the CONICO gas factory in southeastern Deir Ezzor. Four members of ISIS were arrested. The main mission of two of the terrorists was to distribute weapons and ammunition to other cells in the governorate.
Earlier this week, the SDF and the U.S.-led coalition apprehended 25 terrorists in three separate security operations in al-Hasakah and Deir Ezzor.
Despite these efforts, ISIS cells are still active in northeastern Syria, especially in Deir Ezzor and other Arab majority areas.
The SDF appears to be lacking a serious counter-terrorism strategy. The group released 631 terrorism convicts a few days ago for no clear reason.
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southfront--2020-10-18--Syrian 4th Division Officer Assassinated In Western Daraa

On October 18 morning , an officer of the Syrian Arab Army 4th Division was assassinated in the western countryside of Daraa .
The officer , Lt. Hassan Ibrahim , was reportedly shot and killed by unidentified gunmen in the town of Sahem al-Golan .
The gunmen managed to escape .
According to the Horan Free League , Lt. Ibrahim was responsible for a security post in a scientific research center in the town of Jillen .
The officer is originally from the governorate of Hama .
No side has claimed responsibility for the assassination , so far .
ISIS @ @ @ @ @ @ @ intelligence agencies may be behind the attack .
Dozens of Syrian service members and local fighters were assassinated in Daraa in the last few months .
Earlier this week , former rebel commander Adham al-Akrad and four of his comrades were ambushed and killed in the northern countryside of the governorate .
The lack of any serious cooperation between government forces and local fighters is behind the state of lawlessness prevailing over the Daraa .
The two sides are still far from reaching a real understanding .
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On October 18 morning, an officer of the Syrian Arab Army 4th Division was assassinated in the western countryside of Daraa.
The officer, Lt. Hassan Ibrahim, was reportedly shot and killed by unidentified gunmen in the town of Sahem al-Golan. The gunmen managed to escape.
According to the Horan Free League, Lt. Ibrahim was responsible for a security post in a scientific research center in the town of Jillen. The officer is originally from the governorate of Hama.
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No side has claimed responsibility for the assassination, so far. ISIS cells, local radicals and even foreign intelligence agencies may be behind the attack.
Dozens of Syrian service members and local fighters were assassinated in Daraa in the last few months. Earlier this week, former rebel commander Adham al-Akrad and four of his comrades were ambushed and killed in the northern countryside of the governorate.
The lack of any serious cooperation between government forces and local fighters is behind the state of lawlessness prevailing over the Daraa. The two sides are still far from reaching a real understanding.
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southfront--2020-10-18--Azerbaijani Troops Push Along Nagorno-Karabakh Border With Iran (Videos)

Azerbaijan ’ s President Ilham Aliyev announced on October 18 that his forces had captured the historical Khudaferin Bridge in @ @ @ @ @ .
The bridge , which was constructed over the Aras River in the 11th century @ @ @ @ @ Jabrayil in the southern part of Nagorno-Karabakh with Iranian territory .
President Aliyev and a @ @ @ @ @ videos confirming that Azerbaijani troops have taken over Khudaferin Bridge .
The capture of Khudaferin @ @ @ @ @ hours after the new humanitarian ceasefire , which started at 12:00 PM of October 17 @ @ @ @ @ of Azerbaijan claimed that its forces had destroyed 2 radars of a S-300 system , @ @ @ @ @ 3 BM-21 multiple rocket launchers ( MRLS ) , 2 BM-30 MLRS , 1 D-20 @ @ @ @ @ gun and 6 vehicles before the beginning of the ceasefire .
Azerbaijan is not respecting @ @ @ @ @ Nagorno-Karabakh .
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Azerbaijan’s President Ilham Aliyev announced on October 18 that his forces had captured the historical Khudaferin Bridge in the disputed region of Nagorno-Karabakh.
The bridge, which was constructed over the Aras River in the 11th century, links the area of Jabrayil in the southern part of Nagorno-Karabakh with Iranian territory.
“Azerbaijani Armed Forces have raised Azerbaijan’s flag over the ancient Khudaferin Bridge. Long live the people of Azerbaijan! Karabakh is Azerbaijan!” Ilham Aliyev said on Twitter.
President Aliyev and a number of media sources shared videos confirming that Azerbaijani troops have taken over Khudaferin Bridge.
Eşq olsun Azərbaycan xalqına! Qarabağ Azərbaycandır! pic.twitter.com/AbvuMunQPz — İlham Əliyev (@azpresident) October 18, 2020
Confirmation of Azerbaijan armed forces next to Xudafer korpusu or Khodaafarin bridge , which is really close to Zengilan area. This means that the videos confirm the withdrawal of Armenian armed forces from the South Axis without clashing. pic.twitter.com/B8KfAbegf9 — CaucasusWarReport (@Caucasuswar) October 17, 2020
Azerbaijanis of Iran cheering for Republic of Azerbaijan near Khodaafarin bridge, on the other side of Araxes. Soldiers on northside are unknown – could be either Azerbaijani or Armenian. pic.twitter.com/XxI2TrYhXG — Cavid ⛧ (@cavidaga) October 17, 2020
The capture of Khudaferin Bridge came less than 24 hours after the new humanitarian ceasefire, which started at 12:00 PM of October 17.
The Ministry of Defense of Azerbaijan claimed that its forces had destroyed 2 radars of a S-300 system, 5 T-72 battle tanks, 3 BM-21 multiple rocket launchers (MRLS), 2 BM-30 MLRS, 1 D-20 howitzer, 1 KS-19 anti-aircraft gun and 6 vehicles before the beginning of the ceasefire.
Azerbaijan is not respecting the new humanitarian ceasefire in Nagorno-Karabakh. Baku’s forces are likely planning to advance further in the region.
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southfront--2020-10-18--Exaggerations And Misinformation: Air Losses In Nagorno-Karabakh Battle

Since the beginning of the battle in the disputed region Nagorno-Karabakh on September 27 , Armenia and Azerbaijan have made false claims about the air losses of each other .
The Ministry of Defense of Armenia claims that its Air Defense Force has , thus far , shot down 188 unmanned aerial vehicles ( UAVs ) , 16 helicopters and 21 fighter jets over Nagorno-Karabakh and Armenia ’ s airspace .
On the other side , the Ministry of Defense of Azerbaijan claimed that its Air Defense Force had shot down 8 UAVs and 2 fighters jets , both were @ @ @ @ @ @ @ air losses during Nagorno-Karabakh battle appear to be far smaller than those provided by both Armenia and Azerbaijan .
According to Lost Armour , the verified aerial losses of the Azerbaijani side are : • An unidentified UAV was shot down over Nagorno-Karabakh on September 28 ; • An An-2 aircraft was shot down over Nagorno-Karabakh on September 29 ; Click to see the full-size image • An An-2 aircraft was shot down over Nagorno-Karabakh on September 29 ; Click to see the full-size image • An An-2 aircraft was shot down over @ @ @ @ @ @ @ see the full-size image • An An-2 aircraft was shot down over Nagorno-Karabakh on September 29 ; • An IAI Harop loitering munition was shot down over Nagorno-Karabakh on September 29 ; • An IAI Harop loitering munition was shot down over Nagorno-Karabakh on September 29 ; • An IAI Harop loitering munition was shot down over Nagorno-Karabakh on September 30 ; • An IAI Harop loitering munition was shot down over Nagorno-Karabakh on October 1 ; Click to see the full-size image • An An-2 aircraft was shot down over Nagorno-Karabakh on @ @ @ @ @ @ @ full-size image • An Orbiter 1K was shot down over Nagorno-Karabakh on October 4 ; • An IAI Harop loitering munition was shot down over Nagorno-Karabakh on October 8 ; • An IAI Harop loitering munition crashed in the Georgian region of Kakheti on October 8 ; Click to see the full-size image • An IAI Harop loitering munition was shot down over Nagorno-Karabakh on October 8 ; • An Orbiter 3 was shot down over Nagorno-Karabakh on October 11 ; • An IAI Harop loitering munition was shot down over Nagorno-Karabakh on @ @ @ @ @ @ @ loitering munition was shot down over Nagorno-Karabakh on October 11 ; • An An-2 aircraft was shot down over Nagorno-Karabakh on October 12 ; On October 12 , an enemy AN-2 aircraft used as a drone was hit in the eastern direction by the air defense of the Defense Army .
pic.twitter.com/oLY7potv22 • An IAI Harop loitering munition crashed in the Iranian region of Parsabad on October 13 ; The verified air losses of the Armenian side are : • A Su-25k fighter shot down over Nagorno-Karabakh on September 29 ; Click to @ @ @ @ @ @ @ UAV shot down over Nagorno-Karabakh on October 8 ; • A X-55 UAV shot down the Azerbaijani region of Agdam on October 12 ; The numbers of verified aerial losses prove , without a doubt , that Armenia and Azerbaijan have exaggerated the losses of each other .
The exaggerated numbers were liked released as a form of psychological warfare .
In addition to exaggerating the numbers of air losses , both sides made false accusations regarding the aerial and missile attacks of each other .
Armenia and Azerbaijan have been engaged in @ @ @ @ @ @ @ outbreak of Nagorno-Karabakh battle .
The claims of both sides should be viewed with extreme caution .
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Since the beginning of the battle in the disputed region Nagorno-Karabakh on September 27, Armenia and Azerbaijan have made false claims about the air losses of each other.
The Ministry of Defense of Armenia claims that its Air Defense Force has, thus far, shot down 188 unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs), 16 helicopters and 21 fighter jets over Nagorno-Karabakh and Armenia’s airspace.
On the other side, the Ministry of Defense of Azerbaijan claimed that its Air Defense Force had shot down 8 UAVs and 2 fighters jets, both were allegedly Su-25s .
The real numbers of air losses during Nagorno-Karabakh battle appear to be far smaller than those provided by both Armenia and Azerbaijan.
According to Lost Armour, the verified aerial losses of the Azerbaijani side are:
An unidentified UAV was shot down over Nagorno-Karabakh on September 28; An An-2 aircraft was shot down over Nagorno-Karabakh on September 29; An An-2 aircraft was shot down over Nagorno-Karabakh on September 29; An An-2 aircraft was shot down over Nagorno-Karabakh on September 29; An An-2 aircraft was shot down over Nagorno-Karabakh on September 29; An IAI Harop loitering munition was shot down over Nagorno-Karabakh on September 29; An IAI Harop loitering munition was shot down over Nagorno-Karabakh on September 29; An IAI Harop loitering munition was shot down over Nagorno-Karabakh on September 30; An IAI Harop loitering munition was shot down over Nagorno-Karabakh on October 1; An An-2 aircraft was shot down over Nagorno-Karabakh on October 1; An Orbiter 1K was shot down over Nagorno-Karabakh on October 4; An IAI Harop loitering munition was shot down over Nagorno-Karabakh on October 8; An IAI Harop loitering munition crashed in the Georgian region of Kakheti on October 8; An IAI Harop loitering munition was shot down over Nagorno-Karabakh on October 8; An Orbiter 3 was shot down over Nagorno-Karabakh on October 11; An IAI Harop loitering munition was shot down over Nagorno-Karabakh on October 11; An IAI Harop loitering munition was shot down over Nagorno-Karabakh on October 11; An An-2 aircraft was shot down over Nagorno-Karabakh on October 12;
On October 12, an enemy AN-2 aircraft used as a drone was hit in the eastern direction by the air defense of the Defense Army. pic.twitter.com/oLY7potv22 — Shushan Stepanyan (@ShStepanyan) October 12, 2020 An IAI Harop loitering munition crashed in the Iranian region of Parsabad on October 13;
The verified air losses of the Armenian side are:
A Su-25k fighter shot down over Nagorno-Karabakh on September 29; A Baze UAV shot down over Nagorno-Karabakh on October 8; A X-55 UAV shot down the Azerbaijani region of Agdam on October 12;
The numbers of verified aerial losses prove, without a doubt, that Armenia and Azerbaijan have exaggerated the losses of each other. The exaggerated numbers were liked released as a form of psychological warfare.
In addition to exaggerating the numbers of air losses, both sides made false accusations regarding the aerial and missile attacks of each other.
Armenia and Azerbaijan have been engaged in a “propaganda war” since the outbreak of Nagorno-Karabakh battle. The claims of both sides should be viewed with extreme caution.
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southfront--2020-10-18--Map Comparison: Progress Of Azerbaijani Advance In Nagorno-Karabakh Through 2 Ceasefires

Click to see the full-size image These maps provides a general look at the progress of the Azerbaijani advance in @ @ @ @ @ start of the war with Armenia on September 27 and through two ‘ humanitarian ceasefires @ @ @ @ @ on October 10 and the second one on October 18 ) that did not put @ @ @ @ @ .
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These maps provides a general look at the progress of the Azerbaijani advance in the Nagorno-Karabakh region since the start of the war with Armenia on September 27 and through two ‘humanitarian ceasefires’ (the first one on October 10 and the second one on October 18) that did not put an end to military hostilities.
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southfront--2020-10-19--Map Update: Armenian-Azerbaijani War On October 19, 2020

Click to see the full-size image The Armenian-Azerbaijani war continues in the Nagorno-Karabakh region : • Soltanli , Emirvarli , @ @ @ @ @ , Gumlag , Hajili , Goyerchinveysalli , Niyazguzlar , Kechel Memmedli , Shahvelli , Haji @ @ @ @ @ Jabrayil district were allegedly captured by Azerbaijan forces ; • According to Azerbaijan MoD , @ @ @ @ @ BM-21 “ Grad ” MLRS , 1 D-30 and 1 D-20 howitzer cannons and 11 @ @ @ @ @ forces were destroyed and wrecked ; • Azerbaijan artillery reportedly shelled the villages of Urekan @ @ @ @ @ Vurgavan ; • Armenian forces claim that they shot down 9 Azebaijani drones ; • @ @ @ @ @ down an Armenian drone that entered its airspace .
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The Armenian-Azerbaijani war continues in the Nagorno-Karabakh region:
Soltanli, Emirvarli, Mashanli, Hasanli, Alikeykhanli, Gumlag, Hajili, Goyerchinveysalli, Niyazguzlar, Kechel Memmedli, Shahvelli, Haji Ismayilli and Isagli villages of Jabrayil district were allegedly captured by Azerbaijan forces;
According to Azerbaijan MoD, 2 T-72 tanks, 2 BM-21 “Grad” MLRS, 1 D-30 and 1 D-20 howitzer cannons and 11 auto vehicles belonging to Armenian forces were destroyed and wrecked;
Armenian artillery reportedly shelled Goranboy, Terter and Aghdam areas;
Azerbaijan artillery reportedly shelled the town of Martuni;
Azerbaijan artillery reportedly shelled the villages of Urekan, Ishkhanadzor, Aygehovit and Vurgavan;
Armenian forces claim that they shot down 9 Azebaijani drones;
Iranian air defense forces shot down an Armenian drone that entered its airspace.
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southfront--2020-10-19--Israel Considers Basha Al-Assad An Enemy “Should Have Killed Him”: Israel Intelligence Official

Israel , unsurprisingly considers Syrian President Bashar al-Assad an enemy and that it “ should have killed him ” a while ago .
This was said by the head of the Research Division in the Israeli Military Intelligence , Dror Shalom .
Shalom said that Israel considers Syrian President Bashar al-Assad to be its enemy , considering that “ he should have been killed when he used chemical weapons , ” as he claimed .
Referring to accusations of Assad allegedly using chemical weapons against his own citizens while also winning the war .
The security official ’ s comments @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Al-Assad commented on the prospect of peace talks with Israel .
The Syrian President told the Sputnik Agency that he is not interested in peace talks until Israel returns the occupied Golan Heights to the Arab Republic .
Assad also warned that a popular uprising will begin if US and Turkey do not leave Syria .
“ This is an occupation .
In this case , we need to do two things : First , get rid of the pretext that they use for the occupation , that is , the terrorists in @ @ @ @ @ @ @ said .
“ Most of the world knows that ISIS was created by the Americans and they support it , ” he continued , stating that “ therefore , eliminating terrorists in Syria is our top priority , and if the Americans and Turks do not leave after that , then of course , popular resistance will begin and this is the only way.
” “ They will not be forced to leave through discussions or international law because it does not exist , ” Assad said .
He added that “ there @ @ @ @ @ @ @ this is what happened in Iraq .
What drove the Americans to leave in 2007 ?
It was the result of the Iraqi people ’ s resistance.
” Separately , shalom commented that Hezbollah ’ s Secretary General Hassan Nasrallah was only alive because Israel didn ’ t want to kill the Lebanese .
“ Tel Aviv is not interested in assassinating the Secretary-General of the Lebanese Hezbollah , Hassan Nasrallah , ” stating that “ if we wanted to kill him … we would have actually killed him.
” “ Iran is @ @ @ @ @ @ @ the region directly , through its nuclear project and precision missiles , and through its arms in Lebanon , Syria , Iraq , Yemen and Gaza , ” the Israeli security official said in an interview with Elaph newspaper .
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Israel, unsurprisingly considers Syrian President Bashar al-Assad an enemy and that it “should have killed him” a while ago.
This was said by the head of the Research Division in the Israeli Military Intelligence, Dror Shalom.
Shalom said that Israel considers Syrian President Bashar al-Assad to be its enemy, considering that “he should have been killed when he used chemical weapons,” as he claimed.
Referring to accusations of Assad allegedly using chemical weapons against his own citizens while also winning the war.
The security official’s comments came a week after Syrian President Bashar Al-Assad commented on the prospect of peace talks with Israel.
The Syrian President told the Sputnik Agency that he is not interested in peace talks until Israel returns the occupied Golan Heights to the Arab Republic.
Assad also warned that a popular uprising will begin if US and Turkey do not leave Syria.
“This is an occupation. In this case, we need to do two things: First, get rid of the pretext that they use for the occupation, that is, the terrorists in this case, ISIS,” he said. “Most of the world knows that ISIS was created by the Americans and they support it,” he continued, stating that “therefore, eliminating terrorists in Syria is our top priority, and if the Americans and Turks do not leave after that, then of course, popular resistance will begin and this is the only way.” “They will not be forced to leave through discussions or international law because it does not exist,” Assad said. He added that “there is no other way but resistance and this is what happened in Iraq. What drove the Americans to leave in 2007? It was the result of the Iraqi people’s resistance.”
Separately, shalom commented that Hezbollah’s Secretary General Hassan Nasrallah was only alive because Israel didn’t want to kill the Lebanese.
“Tel Aviv is not interested in assassinating the Secretary-General of the Lebanese Hezbollah, Hassan Nasrallah,” stating that “if we wanted to kill him … we would have actually killed him.” “Iran is the source of unrest and crises in the region directly, through its nuclear project and precision missiles, and through its arms in Lebanon, Syria, Iraq, Yemen and Gaza,” the Israeli security official said in an interview with Elaph newspaper.
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southfront--2020-10-19--Armenian Ombudsman Investigates Alleged Azerbaijani War Crimes

On October 18th , the Office of the Human Rights Defender of Armenia received a signal that a few days ago the Azeri military beheaded an Armenian soldier .
The Ombudsman of Armenia Arman Tatoyan urgently initiated an investigation into this message and published the results .
In the course of the commenced production , it turned out that on October 16 , at about 13:00 , a serviceman of the Azerbaijani Armed Forces called the brother of the Armenian soldier and said that the latter was with them , they beheaded him and intend to post the corresponding photo @ @ @ @ @ @ @ few hours later , the brother of the killed Armenian soldier found his photo on his page on the social network .
“ We are convinced that it was the servicemen of the Azerbaijani army who posted the picture of the Armenian soldier on his page on the social network .
The brother of the deceased spoke twice on the phone with the Azerbaijani military , who mocked him , tried to humiliate him in every possible way , spoke the language of enmity and hatred .
human rights brother of the deceased @ @ @ @ @ @ @ the phone number of the deceased .
These are cruel and barbaric , openly terrorist methods , ” Tatoyan said .
The Human Rights Defender of Armenia also recorded other cases of torture and barbarism by the Azerbaijani Armed Forces , work in this direction continues .
All data are duly documented and will be submitted to the relevant international bodies .
Earlier , the Ombudsman of Armenia Arman Tatoyan stated that he had at his disposal two videos and photographs demonstrating the cruel , inhuman treatment of Armenian prisoners of war by @ @ @ @ @ @ @ human rights defender of Armenia noted , these footage shows how the Azerbaijani military humiliate people , and then kill them with special cynicism and cruelty .
The speech of the representatives of the Azerbaijani Armed Forces is filled with hatred of the Armenians .
These videos were replicated on the Internet by Azerbaijani sources , children and the elderly could see them .
Then the Ministry of Defense of Azerbaijan issued a denial , stating that the department had nothing to do with these videos .
After that , these records began @ @ @ @ @ @ @ However , the staff of the human rights defender of Armenia recorded all sources in a timely manner .
The experts of the ombudsman ’ s office have established the exact place and hour of the crimes committed by the Azerbaijani military .
As the Ombudsman noted , the videos and photographs are already considered irrefutable legal evidence of a war crime .
What remained unmentioned is a video of two Armenian men being captured by Azerbaijani soldiers , tied with a flag and then killed .
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On October 18th, the Office of the Human Rights Defender of Armenia received a signal that a few days ago the Azeri military beheaded an Armenian soldier.
The Ombudsman of Armenia Arman Tatoyan urgently initiated an investigation into this message and published the results.
In the course of the commenced production, it turned out that on October 16, at about 13:00, a serviceman of the Azerbaijani Armed Forces called the brother of the Armenian soldier and said that the latter was with them, they beheaded him and intend to post the corresponding photo on the Internet.
[In ?? & ??]Այսօր Մարդու իրավունքների պաշտպանին ներկայացվեց ահազանգ այն մասին, որ Ադրբեջանի զինվորականները երկու օր… Posted by Arman Tatoyan on Sunday, October 18, 2020
Subsequently, a few hours later, the brother of the killed Armenian soldier found his photo on his page on the social network.
“We are convinced that it was the servicemen of the Azerbaijani army who posted the picture of the Armenian soldier on his page on the social network. The brother of the deceased spoke twice on the phone with the Azerbaijani military, who mocked him, tried to humiliate him in every possible way, spoke the language of enmity and hatred. human rights brother of the deceased Armenian soldier, calls were made from the phone number of the deceased. These are cruel and barbaric, openly terrorist methods,” Tatoyan said.
The Human Rights Defender of Armenia also recorded other cases of torture and barbarism by the Azerbaijani Armed Forces, work in this direction continues. All data are duly documented and will be submitted to the relevant international bodies.
“The perpetrators of such crimes must inevitably be punished to the fullest extent of international criminal law,” the Ombudsman said.
Earlier, the Ombudsman of Armenia Arman Tatoyan stated that he had at his disposal two videos and photographs demonstrating the cruel, inhuman treatment of Armenian prisoners of war by the Azerbaijani Armed Forces.
As the human rights defender of Armenia noted, these footage shows how the Azerbaijani military humiliate people, and then kill them with special cynicism and cruelty.
The speech of the representatives of the Azerbaijani Armed Forces is filled with hatred of the Armenians.
These videos were replicated on the Internet by Azerbaijani sources, children and the elderly could see them.
Then the Ministry of Defense of Azerbaijan issued a denial, stating that the department had nothing to do with these videos.
After that, these records began to be deleted from Azerbaijani sources. However, the staff of the human rights defender of Armenia recorded all sources in a timely manner.
The experts of the ombudsman’s office have established the exact place and hour of the crimes committed by the Azerbaijani military.
As the Ombudsman noted, the videos and photographs are already considered irrefutable legal evidence of a war crime.
“Videos and photographs with the necessary description will be sent to international structures,” the message said.
What remained unmentioned is a video of two Armenian men being captured by Azerbaijani soldiers, tied with a flag and then killed.
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southfront--2020-10-19--“Russia Is Guilty!” Irrefutable Evidence Released

The ongoing blaming and shaming campaign against Russia launched by Euro-Atlantic structures have finally triggered some useful reaction from Russia @ @ @ @ @ : • The Stormtroops Of Regime Change And Counter-Revolution

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southfront--2020-10-19--Turkish Military Convoy In Idlib Struck By Militants

On October 17th , a Turkish Armed Forces convoy was struck by militants from the village of Maaret-El-Uliya in Idlib .
It is presumably under control by pro-Turkish militant groups .
The convoy , when struck , was carrying out measures to withdraw from the territory of the observation post in the village of Murek , which is under control by the Syrian Arab Army ( SAA ) .
According to pro-government sources , the possible goal of the shelling could be an attempt to accuse the SAA of failing to ensure the safety of the Turks during the evacuation @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Syrian Armed Forces .
Thus , the interested forces are trying to thwart the withdrawal of Ankara ’ s military personnel .
Militant propagandists blame the SAA for the shelling .
These days , Ankara has actively been preparing for the withdrawal of forces from observation posts from the districts previously liberated by the SAA .
In the days leading up to this , however , the Turkish Armed Forces ( TSK ) has made a major military deployment to Syria ’ s northwestern province of Idlib after months of relative calm in @ @ @ @ @ @ @ daily Milliyet , a convoy of 70 vehicles , consisting of tanks and artillery , crossed the border Thursday and entered Idlib .
The military convoy was deployed particularly to the Turkish observation points in Idlib .
Apart from the heavy deployment , the Turkish military also started to build a new military base in the southern part of Idlib , the daily reported .
The October 17th attack was blamed on the Syrian Arab Army by the UK-based Syrian Observatory of Human Rights .
SOHR sources said that a truck driver was @ @ @ @ @ @ @ city of Saraqeb , as regime forces opened fired on rented trucks used to transport equipment of Turkish post “ Murek ” , north of Hama .
Syrian trucks entered from the area of Al-Tarnaba and headed to Saraqeb to reach the international road Damascus-Aleppo “ M5 ” .
“ Reliable sources have just told SOHR that Turkish forces , stationed in Murek observation post in regime-controlled areas in the northern countryside of Hama , started disassembling the observation post , in preparation for leaving it .
It is worth noting that the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Turkish military post in northern Hama and the Turks have been stationed there for nearly two years and four months.
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On October 17th, a Turkish Armed Forces convoy was struck by militants from the village of Maaret-El-Uliya in Idlib.
It is presumably under control by pro-Turkish militant groups.
The convoy, when struck, was carrying out measures to withdraw from the territory of the observation post in the village of Murek, which is under control by the Syrian Arab Army (SAA).
According to pro-government sources, the possible goal of the shelling could be an attempt to accuse the SAA of failing to ensure the safety of the Turks during the evacuation of objects from territory controlled by the Syrian Armed Forces.
Thus, the interested forces are trying to thwart the withdrawal of Ankara’s military personnel. Militant propagandists blame the SAA for the shelling.
These days, Ankara has actively been preparing for the withdrawal of forces from observation posts from the districts previously liberated by the SAA.
In the days leading up to this, however, the Turkish Armed Forces (TSK) has made a major military deployment to Syria’s northwestern province of Idlib after months of relative calm in the region.
According to the Turkish daily Milliyet, a convoy of 70 vehicles, consisting of tanks and artillery, crossed the border Thursday and entered Idlib. The military convoy was deployed particularly to the Turkish observation points in Idlib.
Apart from the heavy deployment, the Turkish military also started to build a new military base in the southern part of Idlib, the daily reported.
The October 17th attack was blamed on the Syrian Arab Army by the UK-based Syrian Observatory of Human Rights.
SOHR sources said that a truck driver was killed on the international road near the city of Saraqeb, as regime forces opened fired on rented trucks used to transport equipment of Turkish post “Murek”, north of Hama.
Syrian trucks entered from the area of Al-Tarnaba and headed to Saraqeb to reach the international road Damascus-Aleppo “M5”.
“Reliable sources have just told SOHR that Turkish forces, stationed in Murek observation post in regime-controlled areas in the northern countryside of Hama, started disassembling the observation post, in preparation for leaving it. It is worth noting that the observation post in Murek is the largest Turkish military post in northern Hama and the Turks have been stationed there for nearly two years and four months.”
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southfront--2020-10-19--Humanitarian Ceasefire, Once Again, Falls Through, Azerbaijan Continues Pushing

Over the weekend beginning on October 16th , Azerbaijani forces appear to have begun taking the upper hand in the war against Armenia in Nagorno-Karabakh .
After reaching an agreement on the establishment of a humanitarian truce between the Republic of Armenia and the Republic of Azerbaijan on October 18 , with the mediation of the International Committee of the Red Cross , an attempt was made to reach an agreement with the aim of withdrawing wounded soldiers from the battlefield at night .
Azerbaijani forces are in the town of Fuzuli : On October 18th , by 20:30 local @ @ @ @ @ @ @ reportedly destroyed by Armenian forces .
Any hope of an actual ceasefire is entirely gone .
As of October 18th , Armenia has lost 710 confirmed soldiers .
While it claims However , this step was categorically rejected by official Baku .
Furthermore , despite the alleged ceasefire , there was no such thing , clashes continued , and it has , similarly to the Russia-brokered one , entirely fallen through .
Following the agreement falling through , the spokesperson of the Armenian Ministry of Defense Shushan Stepanyan released a video of alleged @ @ @ @ @ @ @ experts noticed that the video shows the destruction of Israeli-made Sandcat armored vehicles .
We confirm the authenticity of what was said .
The Azerbaijani Armed Forces launched an attack in the south on October 18 , throwing 7 tanks , 1 unit of T-90 , 5 armored personnel carriers into battle .
The enemy intended to use a swift attack to exert fire and exert psychological pressure and break through an important sector of the front .
“ Thanks to the professionalism and high moral qualities of Colonels Stepan Gevorkyan and Stanislav @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Arakelyan , the offensive was stopped , and the enemy was thrown back several kilometers , ” Stepanyan said .
On October 19th , In the morning , despite the agreement on a humanitarian ceasefire , the enemy began shelling in the northern and southern directions .
The units of the Defense Army have resorted to proportionate measures to suppress the fire of the Azerbaijani side and continue to monitor the operational situation .
Armenian media continues releasing hype videos of its forces having success in repelling the Azerbaijani side .
Meanwhile , @ @ @ @ @ @ @ well as President Armen Sarkissian are calling for international support in recognizing the Artsakh republic .
Currently , Armenia refuses to do so , but wants others to recognize it .
Regardless , President Sarkissian said that if Azerbaijan continued its aggressive movements , then Armenia would be forced to recognize it .
“ We strongly condemn the gross violation of the humanitarian ceasefire agreement by Azerbaijan , which entered into force on October 18 at 00:00 .
Ignoring the mediation efforts of the OSCE Minsk Group Co-Chair countries , an the night @ @ @ @ @ @ @ day of the humanitarian ceasefire , Azerbaijani-Turkish forces violated ceasefire agreements three times on various fronts , resulting in casualties on both sides .
From 00:04 to 02:45 in the northern direction , and from 02:20 to 02:45 in the southern direction , the Azerbaijani side shelled the positions of the Artsakh Republic Defense Army .
At 07:20 in the morning , after the shelling , the Azerbaijani-Turkish forces attempted to attack in the southern part of the frontline , in the direction of Khudaferin Reservoir , along the border between the Artsakh @ @ @ @ @ @ @ .
The irresponsible and destructive actions of the Azerbaijani side testify that Azerbaijan and Turkey are neither willing nor able to fulfill their obligations under international conventions , nor the agreements reached on humanitarian ceasefire mediated by the OSCE Minsk Group Co-Chair countries .
Once again , Azerbaijan and Turkey have demonstrated that they continue to view the humanitarian ceasefire agreements and the negotiations , in general , only in the context of a military solution to the conflict .
Only the international recognition of the Republic of Artsakh can stop the Azerbaijani-Turkish @ @ @ @ @ @ @ authority of the international mediators .
The recognition of the independence of the Artsakh Republic will put an end to the attempts to resolve the Azerbaijani-Karabakh conflict by force , will give the necessary impetus to the effective continuation of international mediation efforts within the framework of the OSCE Minsk Group Co-Chairs .
We reaffirm our commitment to maintaining a humanitarian ceasefire on a reciprocal basis , which will become a reality only if Azerbaijan is forced to fulfill its obligations.
” Meanwhile , Azerbaijan ’ s president Ilham Aliyev posted on Twitter @ @ @ @ @ @ @ history.
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Over the weekend beginning on October 16th, Azerbaijani forces appear to have begun taking the upper hand in the war against Armenia in Nagorno-Karabakh.
After reaching an agreement on the establishment of a humanitarian truce between the Republic of Armenia and the Republic of Azerbaijan on October 18, with the mediation of the International Committee of the Red Cross, an attempt was made to reach an agreement with the aim of withdrawing wounded soldiers from the battlefield at night.
Azerbaijani forces are in the town of Fuzuli:
On October 18th, by 20:30 local time, at least 9 UAVs were reportedly destroyed by Armenian forces. Any hope of an actual ceasefire is entirely gone.
As of October 18th, Armenia has lost 710 confirmed soldiers. While it claims
However, this step was categorically rejected by official Baku.
Furthermore, despite the alleged ceasefire, there was no such thing, clashes continued, and it has, similarly to the Russia-brokered one, entirely fallen through.
Following the agreement falling through, the spokesperson of the Armenian Ministry of Defense Shushan Stepanyan released a video of alleged strikes on Azerbaijani forces.
Armenian military experts noticed that the video shows the destruction of Israeli-made Sandcat armored vehicles. We confirm the authenticity of what was said.
The Azerbaijani Armed Forces launched an attack in the south on October 18, throwing 7 tanks, 1 unit of T-90, 5 armored personnel carriers into battle.
The enemy intended to use a swift attack to exert fire and exert psychological pressure and break through an important sector of the front.
“Thanks to the professionalism and high moral qualities of Colonels Stepan Gevorkyan and Stanislav Eremin, as well as Private Garik Arakelyan, the offensive was stopped, and the enemy was thrown back several kilometers,” Stepanyan said.
On October 19th, In the morning, despite the agreement on a humanitarian ceasefire, the enemy began shelling in the northern and southern directions.
The units of the Defense Army have resorted to proportionate measures to suppress the fire of the Azerbaijani side and continue to monitor the operational situation.
Armenian media continues releasing hype videos of its forces having success in repelling the Azerbaijani side.
Meanwhile, Armenian Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan, as well as President Armen Sarkissian are calling for international support in recognizing the Artsakh republic.
Currently, Armenia refuses to do so, but wants others to recognize it.
Regardless, President Sarkissian said that if Azerbaijan continued its aggressive movements, then Armenia would be forced to recognize it.
“If it becomes clear that Azerbaijan, supported by Turkey, will refuse to negotiate, then, naturally, Armenia will recognize the independence of Artsakh,” Sarkissian said.
The Artsakh Foreign Ministry issued a statement condemning Azerbaijan’s aggression:
“We strongly condemn the gross violation of the humanitarian ceasefire agreement by Azerbaijan, which entered into force on October 18 at 00:00. Ignoring the mediation efforts of the OSCE Minsk Group Co-Chair countries, an the night of October 17-18, the very first day of the humanitarian ceasefire, Azerbaijani-Turkish forces violated ceasefire agreements three times on various fronts, resulting in casualties on both sides. From 00:04 to 02:45 in the northern direction, and from 02:20 to 02:45 in the southern direction, the Azerbaijani side shelled the positions of the Artsakh Republic Defense Army. At 07:20 in the morning, after the shelling, the Azerbaijani-Turkish forces attempted to attack in the southern part of the frontline, in the direction of Khudaferin Reservoir, along the border between the Artsakh Republic and the Islamic Republic of Iran. The irresponsible and destructive actions of the Azerbaijani side testify that Azerbaijan and Turkey are neither willing nor able to fulfill their obligations under international conventions, nor the agreements reached on humanitarian ceasefire mediated by the OSCE Minsk Group Co-Chair countries. Once again, Azerbaijan and Turkey have demonstrated that they continue to view the humanitarian ceasefire agreements and the negotiations, in general, only in the context of a military solution to the conflict. Only the international recognition of the Republic of Artsakh can stop the Azerbaijani-Turkish treacherous behavior that undermines the efforts and authority of the international mediators. The recognition of the independence of the Artsakh Republic will put an end to the attempts to resolve the Azerbaijani-Karabakh conflict by force, will give the necessary impetus to the effective continuation of international mediation efforts within the framework of the OSCE Minsk Group Co-Chairs. We reaffirm our commitment to maintaining a humanitarian ceasefire on a reciprocal basis, which will become a reality only if Azerbaijan is forced to fulfill its obligations.”
Meanwhile, Azerbaijan’s president Ilham Aliyev posted on Twitter saying that Baku was writing “glorious history.”
Drone strikes and other attacks continue happening, inflicting heavy losses.
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southfront--2020-10-19--Washington Neo-Liberal Globalists Vow To Support Constantinople As ‘Center Of The Greek Orthodox Chu

Washington Neo-Liberal Globalists Vow To Support Constantinople As ‘Center Of The Greek Orthodox Church’

Joe Biden , the candidate from the pro-neo-liberal/globalist part of the elite of the United States , in the upcoming presidential election officially confirmed that the Washington establishment sees the Patriarchate of Constantinople as a useful tool of its neo-liberal agenda and vowed to support it .
Joe Biden Unwaveringly Supports Constantinople As “ Center Of The Greek Orthodox Church , ” Says Campaign Statement ( source ) : Joe Biden is a “ strong voice for religious freedom globally ” and fervent supporter of Constantinople ’ s “ role as the center of the Greek Orthodox Church ” and @ @ @ @ @ @ @ of the Greek Orthodox Church , according to a new press release from the Biden-Harris campaign .
The statement , “ Joe Biden ’ s vision for Greek Americans and U.S.-Greece Relations , ” highlights both the presidential hopeful ’ s past achievements on Greek issues both at home and abroad and his promises for the future if elected president .
Regarding religious issues , the release emphasizes Biden ’ s “ unwavering support ” for the Patriarchate of Constantinople : Joe has long been a strong supporter of the Ecumenical Patriarchate , @ @ @ @ @ @ @ of the Patriarchate to function in its role as the center of the Greek Orthodox Church .
He treasures his visit in 2011 to the Patriarchate and each of his meetings with His All-Holiness Ecumenical Patriarch Bartholomew .
He has called on Turkey to permit the reopening of the Halki Seminary and criticized the recent decision of the Turkish government to convert the Hagia Sophia into a mosque .
Biden ’ s support for Pat .
Bartholomew and the Patriarchate also included support for their project of creating the schismatic “ Orthodox Church @ @ @ @ @ @ @ statement also notes that Biden was the recipient of the Greek Orthodox Archdiocese ’ s Athenagoras Human Rights Award in 2015 .
Vice President Biden promises to “ continue to be a strong voice for religious freedom globally , including the rights of the Greek Orthodox Church.
” Archbishop Elpidophoros of the Greek Orthodox Archdiocese prayed for Biden ’ s presidency in August during the Democratic National Convention , though he declined to offer a blessing at the Republican National Convention .
The statement also refers to Biden ’ s position on Greek @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Turkey .
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Joe Biden, the candidate from the pro-neo-liberal/globalist part of the elite of the United States, in the upcoming presidential election officially confirmed that the Washington establishment sees the Patriarchate of Constantinople as a useful tool of its neo-liberal agenda and vowed to support it.
Joe Biden Unwaveringly Supports Constantinople As “Center Of The Greek Orthodox Church,” Says Campaign Statement (source):
Joe Biden is a “strong voice for religious freedom globally” and fervent supporter of Constantinople’s “role as the center of the Greek Orthodox Church” and will especially fight for the religious freedom of the Greek Orthodox Church, according to a new press release from the Biden-Harris campaign.
The statement, “Joe Biden’s vision for Greek Americans and U.S.-Greece Relations,” highlights both the presidential hopeful’s past achievements on Greek issues both at home and abroad and his promises for the future if elected president.
Regarding religious issues, the release emphasizes Biden’s “unwavering support” for the Patriarchate of Constantinople:
Joe has long been a strong supporter of the Ecumenical Patriarchate, and given unwavering support for the ability of the Patriarchate to function in its role as the center of the Greek Orthodox Church. He treasures his visit in 2011 to the Patriarchate and each of his meetings with His All-Holiness Ecumenical Patriarch Bartholomew. He has called on Turkey to permit the reopening of the Halki Seminary and criticized the recent decision of the Turkish government to convert the Hagia Sophia into a mosque.
Biden’s support for Pat. Bartholomew and the Patriarchate also included support for their project of creating the schismatic “Orthodox Church of Ukraine” in 2018.
The statement also notes that Biden was the recipient of the Greek Orthodox Archdiocese’s Athenagoras Human Rights Award in 2015.
Vice President Biden promises to “continue to be a strong voice for religious freedom globally, including the rights of the Greek Orthodox Church.”
Archbishop Elpidophoros of the Greek Orthodox Archdiocese prayed for Biden’s presidency in August during the Democratic National Convention, though he declined to offer a blessing at the Republican National Convention.
The statement also refers to Biden’s position on Greek economic issues and the current tensions with Turkey.
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southfront--2020-10-19--Turkish Forces Are Preparing To Withdraw From Hama Post Besieged By Syrian Army – Reports

Turkish forces are preparing to withdraw from an observation posts in northwestern Syria , al-Watan Online reported on October 18 .
Mohammed Fadi al-Saadoun , charge d ’ affaires of Idlib governorate , told al-Watan Online that Turkish forces will withdraw from a post besieged by government forces within 48 hours .
The observation post is located next to the town of Murak in the northern countryside of Hama .
The post was established in April of 2018 .
Syrian government forces besieged it in August 2019 .
Several other posts are under a similar siege .
Pro-government activists shared @ @ @ @ @ @ @ the removal of some equipment and fortifications by Turkish forces .
The al-Moharar Media , a news outlet affiliated with the Turkish-backed Sham Legion , confirmed that Turkish forces were making preparations to withdraw from Murak post .
In September , Turkey refused a Russian request to lower the number of its posts in the Syrian region of Greater Idlib .
The refusal led to some tension with Russia .
Turkish forces maintain more than 60 posts throughout Greater Idlib .
Thousands of troops and dozens of battle tanks , howitzers , rocket @ @ @ @ @ @ @ these posts , which are supposed to “ observe ” the ceasefire in the region .
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Turkish forces are preparing to withdraw from an observation posts in northwestern Syria, al-Watan Online reported on October 18.
Mohammed Fadi al-Saadoun, charge d’affaires of Idlib governorate, told al-Watan Online that Turkish forces will withdraw from a post besieged by government forces within 48 hours.
“We have information that Turkish occupation forces are preparing to withdraw from an observation post that’s besieged by the Syrian military,” al-Saadoun said, without providing any further details.
The observation post is located next to the town of Murak in the northern countryside of Hama. The post was established in April of 2018. Syrian government forces besieged it in August 2019. Several other posts are under a similar siege.
Pro-government activists shared recent photos of the observation post showing the removal of some equipment and fortifications by Turkish forces.
نقطة الإحتلال التركية بمدينة مورك تقوم بتفكيك المحارس وألواح التوتة والتجهيزات وكل شيء جلبته معها .
روحة بلا رجعة ، الله لا يردكم pic.twitter.com/RBic3lKoFT — عمر رحمون (@Rahmon83) October 18, 2020
The al-Moharar Media, a news outlet affiliated with the Turkish-backed Sham Legion, confirmed that Turkish forces were making preparations to withdraw from Murak post.
In September, Turkey refused a Russian request to lower the number of its posts in the Syrian region of Greater Idlib. The refusal led to some tension with Russia.
Turkish forces maintain more than 60 posts throughout Greater Idlib. Thousands of troops and dozens of battle tanks, howitzers, rocket launchers and air-defense systems are deployed in these posts, which are supposed to “observe” the ceasefire in the region.
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southfront--2020-10-19--Map Comparison: Progress Of Azerbaijani Advance In Nagorno-Karabakh Through 2 Ceasefires