REGIONAL DEVELOPMENTS

29.02.2020

Clashes between migrants, Greek police erupt on Turkish border

https://english.alarabiya.net/en/News/middle-east/2020/02/29/Clashes-between-migrants-Greek-police-erupt-on-Turkish-border.html?utm_campaign=&utm_medium=referral&utm_source=

US Secretary of State Pompeo arrives in Doha for deal signing with Taliban

https://english.alarabiya.net/en/News/gulf/2020/02/29/US-Secretary-of-State-Pompeo-arrives-in-Doha-for-deal-signing-with-Taliban.html

Greece Reportedly Vetoes NATO Statement on Support for Turkey Amid Syria Escalation

https://sputniknews.com/amp/europe/202002291078435289-greece-reportedly-vetoes-nato-statement-on-support-for-turkey-amid-syria-escalation/

01.03.2020

Aircraft downed over Idlib, north Syria, as regime closes airspace: Reports

https://english.alarabiya.net/en/News/middle-east/2020/03/01/Syrian-regime-closes-airspace-over-northwest-Syria-Idlib-State-media.html

Greece blocks 10,000 migrants at Turkish border

https://www.dw.com/en/greece-blocks-10000-migrants-at-turkish-border/a-52595440

02.03.2020

EU calls foreign ministers' meeting over fall-out from Syria conflict

https://www.trtworld.com/europe/eu-calls-foreign-ministers-meeting-over-fall-out-from-syria-conflict-34229

US aircraft carrier group enters Mediterranean amid heightened tensions between Russia, Turkey in Syria

https://mobile.almasdarnews.com/article/us-aircraft-carrier-group-enters-mediterranean-amid-heightened-tensions-between-russia-turkey-in-syria/

Turkey not to close gates to Europe anymore, Erdoğan say

https://www.dailysabah.com/politics/turkey-wont-close-gates-to-europe-anymore-erdogan-says/news

Egypt seeks to establish Arab security front against Turkey

https://www.middleeastmonitor.com/20200302-egypt-seeks-to-establish-arab-security-front-against-turkey/

Kremlin to Turkey: We cannot guarantee safety of your planes over Syria

https://www.reuters.com/article/us-syria-security-kremlin/kremlin-to-turkey-we-cannot-guarantee-safety-of-your-planes-over-syria-idUSKBN20P1A7

Taliban say will resume operations against Afghanistan forces

https://m.hindustantimes.com/world-news/taliban-say-will-resume-operations-against-afghanistan-forces/story-pPvWo9FoTk1hiL53TWuHNP_amp.html?__twitter_impression=true

03.03.2020

Turkey's Erdogan says Greek soldiers killed two migrants on Monday

https://www.reuters.com/article/us-syria-security-turkey-greece/turkeys-erdogan-says-greek-soldiers-killed-two-migrants-on-monday-idUSKBN20P337

Severe message from Algeria: 'Syria must rejoin the Arab League

https://www.middleeastmonitor.com/20200303-severe-message-from-algeria-syria-must-rejoin-the-arab-league/

Syrian Warplane Downed by Turkish Forces in Idlib - Turkish Defence Ministry

https://sputniknews.com/middleeast/202003031078460339-syrian-govt-warplane-targeted-by-turkish-forces-in-idlib---reports/

Greece is 'Europe’s shield’ in migrant crisis, says EU chief von der Leyen on visit to Turkey border

https://www.euronews.com/amp/2020/03/03/greece-migrant-crisis-is-an-attack-by-turkey-on-the-eu-austria

Libya's eastern government opens Damascus embassy, pledges united fight against Turkey

https://www.reuters.com/article/us-syria-libya-idUSKBN20Q1GJ

U.S. willing to give Turkey ammunition for Syria's Idlib

https://www.reuters.com/article/us-syria-security-turkey-usa-idUSKBN20Q1WZ

04.03.2020

Libyan Government of National Accord announces moving from defence to attack against Haftar's forces

https://www.middleeastmonitor.com/20200304-libyan-government-of-national-accord-announces-moving-from-defence-to-attack-against-haftars-forces/

U.S. Strikes Taliban Forces, in First Hit Since Peace Deal

https://www.haaretz.com/amp/us-news/u-s-strikes-taliban-forces-in-first-hit-since-peace-deal-1.8628136

Russia accuses Turkey of merging observation posts with terrorists

https://mobile.almasdarnews.com/article/russia-accuses-turkey-of-merging-observation-posts-with-terrorists/

EU will not yield to Turkey’s ‘blackmail,’ bloc’s borders remain closed to migrants – French foreign minister

https://www.rt.com/news/482333-france-turkey-migrant-crisis-greece/

05.03.2020

Pentagon says Patriot sale to Turkey still on table
https://www.almonitor.com/pulse/originals/2020/03/pentagon-sale-patriot-missile-system-turkey-erdogan-trump.html#ixzz6GkQHE0iF

Erdogan, Putin meet with hopes of reaching Idlib ceasefire

https://www.aljazeera.com/news/2020/03/erdogan-meet-putin-hopes-reaching-idlib-ceasefire-200305064415351.html

Iran deploys new military reinforcements in Syria’s Saraqib

https://www.middleeastmonitor.com/20200305-iran-deploys-new-military-reinforcements-in-syrias-saraqib/

Turkish police bolster Greek border to stop migrants' return

https://www.aljazeera.com/news/2020/03/turkish-police-bolster-greek-border-stop-migrants-return-200305114014230.html

Russia's Putin says agreed deal with Turkey's Erdogan that lays ground for Syria ceasefire

https://www.reuters.com/article/us-syria-security-putin-ceasefire/russias-putin-says-agreed-deal-with-turkeys-erdogan-that-lays-ground-for-syria-ceasefire-idUSKBN20S2BZ

Syria's Assad Not Ruling Out Restoring Ties With Turkey if Erdogan Stops 'Supporting Terrorists

https://sputniknews.com/amp/middleeast/202003051078485820-syrias-assad-not-ruling-out-restoring-ties-with-turkey/?__twitter_impression=true

06.03.2020

Indian Army Uses Anti-Tank Missiles to Target Pakistani Army Positions

https://sputniknews.com/amp/military/202003051078484505-indian-army-uses-anti-tank-missiles-to-target-pakistani-army-positions--video/

Turkey will not abandon its military stations in Idlib, Erdogan says

https://www.middleeasteye.net/news/turkey-wont-abandon-its-military-points-idlib-erdogan-announces

Russia sends more weapons to Syria despite Idlib ceasefire: photos

https://mobile.almasdarnews.com/article/russia-sends-more-weapons-to-syria-despite-idlib-ceasefire-photos/

07.03.2020

Trump: Taliban could 'possibly' seize power after US troops leave

https://www.aljazeera.com/news/2020/03/trump-taliban-possibly-seize-power-troops-leave-200306160431549.html

Al-Qaeda suffers heavy losses in Yemen conflicts

https://www.arabnews.com/node/1637916/middle-east

Erdogan orders Turkish coastguard to prevent migrants crossing Aegean sea

https://english.alarabiya.net/en/News/middle-east/2020/03/07/Erdogan-orders-Turkish-coastguard-to-prevent-migrants-crossing-Aegean-sea

08.03.2020

Turkey will begin to produce armed unmanned systems in Ukraine

https://bulgarianmilitary.com/2020/03/08/turkey-will-begin-to-produce-armed-unmanned-systems-in-ukraine/

Cyprus sends security forces to help guard Greek border

http://www.ekathimerini.com/250371/article/ekathimerini/news/cyprus-sends-security-forces-to-help-guard-greek-border

09.03.2020

Joint patrols in Idlib to start on March 15: Defense minister

https://www.hurriyetdailynews.com/joint-patrols-in-idlib-to-start-on-march-15-defense-minister-152801

Libyan Rebel Commander Haftar Comes to Paris on Official Visit

https://sputniknews.com/amp/world/202003091078517899-libyan-rebel-commander-haftar-comes-to-paris-on-official-visit--source/

Virus closes sites around the world; stocks, oil prices sink

https://www.trtworld.com/europe/virus-closes-sites-around-the-world-stocks-oil-prices-sink-34418

Turkey Has Asked NATO for Additional Assistance on Syria

https://sputniknews.com/amp/middleeast/202003091078521654-turkey-has-asked-nato-for-additional-assistance-on-syria---erdogan/

10.03.2020

Turkey defies EU pressure to shut border, says to host migration summit

https://www.reuters.com/article/us-syria-security-turkey-eu/turkey-says-2016-migrant-deal-with-eu-needs-to-be-updated-idUSKBN20X101

Turkey hopes for new refugee deal with EU before March 26

https://www.aljazeera.com/news/2020/03/turkey-hopes-refugee-deal-eu-march-26-200310094525364.html

Germany's Merkel asks Libya warlord Haftar to respect ceasefire

https://www.trtworld.com/africa/germany-s-merkel-asks-libya-warlord-haftar-to-respect-ceasefire-34447/

Afghan President Ghani signs decree to release Taliban prisoners

https://www.reuters.com/article/us-afghanistan-taliban-prisoners/afghan-president-ghani-signs-decree-to-release-taliban-prisoners-idUSKBN20X2XQ

11.03.2020

Libya, South Africa agree to cooperate in finding peaceful solution to ongoing conflicts

https://www.libyaobserver.ly/news/libya-south-africa-agree-cooperate-finding-peaceful-solution-ongoing-conflicts

World Health Organization calls coronavirus outbreak 'pandemic' for first time

https://www.reuters.com/article/us-health-coronavirus-who/world-health-organization-calls-coronavirus-outbreak-pandemic-for-first-time-idUSKBN20Y2OI

12.03.2020

Turkey to not stop refugees until EU takes steps towards integration, Erdogan vows

https://tass.com/world/1128807

UK soldier and two Americans killed in rocket attack in Iraq

https://www.bbc.com/news/world-middle-east-51842744

Newspaper: Haftar visits Damascus secretly to coordinate against Turkey

https://www.middleeastmonitor.com/20200312-newspaper-haftar-visits-damascus-secretly-to-coordinate-against-turkey/

13.03.2020

After missile strikes, US and Iran enter a new phase of escalation

https://bulgarianmilitary.com/amp/2020/03/13/after-missile-strikes-us-and-iran-enter-a-new-phase-of-escalation/

Turkey says agreed with Russia on details of Idlib ceasefire

https://www.reuters.com/article/us-syria-security-turkey-russia/turkish-posts-to-stay-in-syrias-idlib-after-ceasefire-deal-official-idUSKBN2101H2?il=0

Iranian Supreme Leader Says Evidence Suggests That Coronavirus Outbreak is 'Biological Attack

https://sputniknews.com/amp/middleeast/202003131078558782-iranian-supreme-leader-says-evidence-suggests-that-coronavirus-outbreak-is-biological-attack/

Iraq to complain to the U.N. over U.S. air strikes - ministry

https://www.reuters.com/article/uk-iraq-security-usa/iraq-to-complain-to-the-u-n-over-u-s-air-strikes-ministry-idUSKBN2102NB?feedType=RSS&feedName=worldNews&utm_source=feedburner&utm_medium

As coronavirus chaos spreads globally, Trump declares U.S. emergency

https://www.reuters.com/article/us-health-coronavirus/trump-to-declare-emergency-as-coronavirus-chaos-spreads-idUSKBN2100CH?il=0

14.03.2020

Turkish defense minister meets with British counterpart

https://www.hurriyetdailynews.com/turkish-defense-minister-meets-with-british-counterpart-152946

US keeping two carriers in Mideast, moving Patriot missile batteries into Iraq as Iran tensions mount

https://www.militarytimes.com/flashpoints/2020/03/13/us-keeping-two-carriers-in-mideast-moving-patriot-missile-batteries-into-iraq-as-iran-tensions-mount/

Almost 100 People Died From COVID-19 in Iran Over Last 24 Hours - Health Ministry

https://sputniknews.com/amp/middleeast/202003141078567704-almost-100-people-died-from-covid-19-in-iran-over-last-24-hours---health-ministry/