The US has stepped up pressure on the terror group in recent times, but Washington is unlikely to sever ties with its proxy despite Türkiye’s long-standing objections.
The US has stepped up pressure on the terror group in recent times, but Washington is unlikely to sever ties with its proxy despite Türkiye’s long-standing objections.Despite Washington’s disillusionment with the PYD/YPG’s recent moves, it is unlikely that the US will completely sever ties with this proxy. / Photo: AA Archive
This period underscores the intertwined nature of the PYD/YPG and PKK, as the increase in terror activity in Syria coincided with escalating PKK violence in Türkiye. Through direct attacks and those carried out via the PKK, the YPG/PYD group targets Türkiye’s territorial integrity with its violent activities.
Ankara’s strong reactions to the PYD/YPG’s actions, coupled with indications of potential Turkish military intervention, have also influenced Washington’s decisions.
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