Syria Kurds urge Russia to facilitate 'dialogue' with Damascus

Wednesday, 9 October, 2019 , 12:30

Beirut, Oct 9, 2019 (AFP) — Syrian Kurds on Wednesday called on Damascus ally Moscow to facilitate "dialogue" with the regime, following threats of a Turkish invasion of northeastern Syria.

In a statement, the Kurdish semi-autonomous administration said it "looks forward to Russia playing the role... of a backer and guarantor" in talks with Damascus, which has said it is ready to "embrace" Kurdish groups if they decide to return to the fold.