over turkey's action in syria's afrin region it leap are trying to break down why turkey is in syria in the first place. to get a clearer picture of what's going on between the turks and the kurds along syria's northern border we should look at the map this is where the kurds are the two yellow areas the one on the left is the african region that's the new war zone the turkish army entered it from the north west plus they used airstrikes the green area is where the turkish backed syrian rebels are these are the militias that ankara is counting on on the ground there moving in on afrin from the east turkey's claws are being drawn together turkey has officially made it clear they are determined to create a thirty kilometer buffer zone right here along the border once the actual armed operation is done and dusted there's little doubt that the turks have enough military capabilities for that so the buffer zone will mean effectively that a part of syria is under turkish control at the moment it seems ankara isn't going to stop there they want the operation to extend further east as well a

he was and it is so obvious i mean could you not have seen that turkey would never ever in a million years allow any sort of kurdish state quasi state border security forces whatever they call it under their country a presence underneath turkey of thirty million kurds in turkey there was no way turkey would ever allow that in a million years they didn't see this truck campaigned on ending the process of nation building ending the process that euphemism of democracy promotion and ending regime changes which he said as counterproductive and destructive to u.s. policy across the middle east he also said what are we doing in syria if hillary clinton has her way we will be starting world war three with russia in syria over al-qaeda and this is the trump administration has compete clearly capitulated to the. and they're running trends foreign policy tell us in the house it permanent in deafening if you open the occupation of syria their goals are now open to regime change once again back to the obama era confronting iran because iran is not allowed to have influence in syria no matter what

revolt that did not have support at higher levels. for . turkey has officially launched a full scale military operation against syria so it comes off to washington announced plans to. those right along the turkish border. olympic peace north and south korea reach a breakthrough deal to macho and concrete under one flag at the upcoming winter games but that sounds western leaders decide it's time to up the ante against pyongyang. the pressure will continue to intensify and that pressure just good to include cutting off diplomatic ties with north career and off he went underground off to reports of drug related crimes are out of control on parts of the paris metro reportedly seen train drivers refusing to stop at certain stations. but the week's top stories on the main headlines off today welcome to the weekly here on r.t. international. one short mistaken statement has led to a new conflict in an already war torn country turkey has officially launched a military operation against kurdish held enclaves in syria that's after the u.s. announced its plans to create a new armed force with

this hour with breaking news from turkey it's where the country's prime minister says it will create a third. once its military operation against the kurds is complete that's after he confirmed turkish tanks have crossed into syrian territory. the afrin operation as a factory being started on the ground. the conflict began after the us announced plans to create a new force with the kurds close to the turkish border washington later said the announcement was made by mistake but it was not enough to stop the turkish offensive as on saturday launched asterix and began cross border shelling however kurds claim they have repelled the offensive so far at least ten people have been killed in the offensive mostly civilians according to the kurds and insists the only casualties have been kurdish fighters and its army is taking all precautions to minimize civilian casualties. even as donald has been assessing the situation looking at what brought turkey back into syria. this is what the situation on the ground in syria looks like right now afrin the region where the turks are carrying out their

turkey demands that the u.s. ends its support for syrian kurds and they dispatched between the two countries over washington trained border forces. hundreds of prison guards that a large french prison is thought to be a hotbed for islamic radicalization strike over unsafe working conditions. and the leak from the fancy bears hacking group of finality raises concerns over how doping cases were handled during the real lympics in twenty sixty. very warm welcome you're watching r.t. international with me mickey aaron good to have you with us this hour washington is downplaying its support for the kurds and threats from turkey of a military attack on kurdish positions inside syria and career is furious over what it sees as broken u.s. promises to stop backing syria's kurds are seen here regional correspondent. turkey isn't kidding around day after day it is pulling more tanks and more missiles more troops to the syrian border this is the pretty new to a new war a war within the u.s. led coalition should. now america's acknowledged it's established an army of terror along our country's b

syria as an autonomous region in the face of turkish opposition and turkey is doing this in no small part because it's infuriated the united states it doesn't believe the united states that's been sensitive to turkish. really concerns and they're sticking a their problem the united states saying you can't get away with ignoring us. what do you think about the u.s. actions in terms of the syrian kurds who they once proclaimed as the partners and allies now it seems in the face of this offensive the victim really being left to their own devices. well our freedom is a small enclave that is separated by so quite a bit of arab territory from the main statement that the united states is building up where the u.s. forces are in eastern turkey so in a sense this doesn't really compromise america's position it's going to inflame the kurds who will see. america having let them down because they're not protecting their brothers but in a sense what this is going to demand of the kurds is that they send us their brothers and. in order to build up autonomy in the eastern part of the country. as we

united nations security council authorization as oriented all of us feel about it and turkey is violating the sovereignty also if you don't stand that the u. is making things was because they will provide economic aid only to the areas which are a lot on the control of the syrian government that board a ship or picture the presence of refugees in the countries like germany france so next time while merkel will be telling to you all were there was simply no way i couldn't accept that if you geez i hope the german vote us will tell. you policy of not financing the parts of the country that are on the control of the siegel that turkey is invading in attacking the kurdish canton of african which african which has actually been russian protect it well that's ok with a lot of the us that we have you know this is a can still we have to go to a short break and after that short break we'll continue our discussion on real news stay with our. join me every thursday on the alex salmond show and i'll be speaking to guest of the world of politics sports business i'm showbusiness i'll see you

. turkey has officially launched a full scale military operation against syrian kurds after washington out buttons to codify those right along the turkish border. olympic east north and south korea reach a breakthrough deal telemachus compete under one flag of the upcoming winter games that south western leaders decide it's time to up the ante against pyongyang. the pressure campaign will continue to intensify. just. cutting diplomatic ties with north korea and he went underground after a drug related crimes are out of control on parts of the paris metro reportedly seen train drivers refusing to stop at certain stations. the main headlines of the week the top stories of today welcome to the weekly on our. one short mistaken statement has led to a new conflict in an already war torn country turkey has officially launched a military operation against kurdish held enclaves in syria and that is after the u.s. announced its own plans to create a new force with the kurds very close to the turkish border and washington later said the announcement was made by mistake it is certainly was not enough

there was no united nations security council authorization and. turkey is violating the sovereignty also. is making things was because they will provide economic aid only to the areas which are lost on the control of the syrian government that border. the presence of refugees in the countries like germany france so next time while merkel will be telling to you all when there was simply no way i couldn't accept that if you geez i hope the german vote does. not financing the parts of the country that are on the control of the sea that all that turkey is invading and attacking the kurdish canton of african which african which has actually been russian protect it well that's ok with a lot of us and we have. to go to a short break and after that short break we'll continue our discussion on real news with art. in order to overthrow the regime it does take popular discontent and popular mobilization but all. also requires actors with in the leadership of the regime who feel that the regime is no longer serving the national interest you need people in the military or the bureaucracy or both

this hour's top stories turkey's top diplomat. saying washington doesn't keep its promises there's no trust between. its military offensive against the. kurdish militias in northern syria. donald trump meets british prime ministers on his first day at the world economic forum in davos the u.s. leader is expected to promote his america first the gender of the gathering and. just one hundred sixty million russian awfully to get the green light for the upcoming winter games in a. committee. twenty four hour news live from moscow this international just after eleven pm here welcome to the program our top story turkey's foreign minister has hit out the u.s. saying he doesn't believe washington is a trustworthy partner it comes as tensions escalate between the two nato allies over turkey's offensive against the american kurdish militias in northern syria which describes a terrorist. at the moment since the us hasn't kept any promises mr trump told president everyone on the phone that no more weapons will be given to the why should we want to see guns put into action well tensions between

the single very difficult with countries late eat turkey and greece there are the gates as we say of you but are forced to behave as if the immigrants lending you both think reason they need to be. where for eternity and greece only so this is the a c. made tree that still remains well mr martin we have to take a very short break but we'll be back in just a few moments say chant. stand and hear from us and. before long one has. an hour for honor on march thirtieth there are rather democrats across the board of course because of our. families and that combative and i'm catching them when i can them kick and. i don't think there's a channel for praful than that and. then i want my michelle and also. a lot of the. m.s.l. around. because it's whole full pressure for sure gandhi i'm here you have them and they are turning in serious said larry british. from my law father live in africa who fucked around with mr heathcote for a gentleman and lawyer but i hope that our family. warhawks selling you on the idea that dropping bombs brings police hawks forcing you to fight the battles they d

syria but turkey does not want that turkey wants to basically crush any critter shas peroration and they want to attack the kurdish people are not terrorists as there is no such terrorist this is a nonsense for the turkish people anybody wants to run as per the kurdish right they call that it is a terrorist and our opinion is turkey with iran they are both side of the coin whether she ours journey the islamist radical trying to control either iraq the the shia in this case the sunni by turkey control syria and they're each trying to grab the power and have some understanding to undermine us in the international community so in our opinion it is difficult for the us to do anything but i think they can do much better that the truthy. should not have a green light to invade kurdish area that will undermine what the us have done in syria in terms of fighting isis all because the kurds would be forced to evacuate evacuate other areas and send christmas troops from easter and the stone of syria to the western kurdistan of syria thus creating vacuum that hash the shabby and a lot of shia m

turkey has officially launched a military operation against kurdish held enclaves in syria that's after the us announced its own plans to create a new force with the kurds very close to the turkish border now washington later said the announcement was made by mistake that was not enough to stop the turkish tanks from rolling in. the sea after an operation as a factory being started on the ground. so far talks of launch to air strikes and begun cross border shelling with a ground invasion expected later on sunday the reports about people being killed in the offensive have already started to emerge with kurds saying at least ten people are dead mostly civilians insists the only casualties have been kurdish fighters and its army is taking all precautions to minimize civilian casualties are to use even if it's been assessing the situation and looking at what brought back into syria. this is what the situation on the ground in syria looks like right now afrin the region where the turks are carrying out their military or peroration the area highlighted in green is where the turkey backed rebe

bachmann turkey now stands a ground incursion into kurdish held syrian territory the assault follows the now were tracked today announcement by the u.s. . but it would set up a kodesh border force something that enraged and. olympic peace north and south korea reach a breakthrough deal to large and compete under one flag at the upcoming winter games but that as western leaders decide it's time to up the ante against pyongyang . the pressure going. to intensify and the pressure just good to include cutting off diplomatic ties with north korea. and r.t. went underground after reports of drug related crimes are running out of control of the powers the metro the city's transport union says some train drivers are now refusing to stop at certain station it's. a very warm welcome only karen and you are watching the weekly here on r.t. international all the latest world headlines and the stories that shaped the week top story this hour turkish tanks are rolling into syria supported by air power and ground troops with ankara as a military operation against kurds in the region now in full swin

. after intense air bombardment turkey now starts a ground incursion into kurdish held syrian territory the assault follows a now retracted announcement by the us that it would set up a kurdish border for something that enraged. the. olympic a peace in north and south korea reach a breakthrough deal to march and compete under one flag at the upcoming winter games but that comes as western leaders decided it's time to up the ante against. the. pressure to include cutting off diplomatic ties to his north korea. and then germany to vote on coalition talks with angela merkel's party sees as party leader martin visibly. although he gets the green line the social democrats are clearly split on the issue. of broadcasting live from moscow this is the ark international i'm john thomas certainly glad to have you with us. turkish tanks are rolling into syria supported by air power and ground troops with military operation against kurds in the region now in full swing. we can show you pictures we have received from the turkish syrian border take a look. because i these are images of turki

lot. president of turkey has rejected international calls to scale back a military offensive in northern syria the turkish army has ramped up its efforts to dislodge the region's kurdish fighters who refuse and terrorists the intervention follows an announcement from the us that it plans to establish a new border force in the region which will include kurdish y p g forces. now let's take a look at how power is distributed in the border region between syria and turkey the areas in yellow here are held by various kurdish militias and it is here in the african region the latest flashpoint in syria where turkey is carrying out its military operation it's receiving backing from syrian rebel groups in this area right here shown in green now turkish tanks have reportedly been closing in on the city of zaz. then intends to turn its attention to mine beach now the syrian kurds have already asked the u.s. led coalition for support washington has voiced its concerns calling on turkey to limit its offensive in time and scope president gave a defiant response telling the u.s. to worry about

bombardment turkey now starts a ground incursion into kurdish held syrian territories the assault follows a now retracted announcement by the us that it was set up a kurdish border for something that and raged and. olympic peace north and south korea reach a breakthrough deal to march and compete under one flag at the upcoming winter games but that says western leaders decide it's time to up the ante against pyongyang. will continue to intensify that pressure just good to include cutting off diplomatic ties to his north korea. and in germany the vote on coalition talks with angela merkel's party sees the s.p.d. party leader martin shields visibly uneasy as even though he gets the green light the social democrats are clearly split on the issue. thanks for joining as you're watching the weekly here on our international. turkish tanks rolling into syria supported by air power and ground troops with anchors military operation against kurds in the region now in full swing. ok let's take a look at pictures that we've received recently from the turkey syria border. these here are rockets

drugs. just because something's legal doesn't mean it's safe. to go through. turkey starts a full scale military operation against the kurds in the syrian region of africa with a ground invasion expected from sunday. a group of gunmen attacks a major hotel in the afghan capital kabul killing several people and injuring at least six. pounders donald trump enters his second year in office the government is shut down over the failure to pass a funding bill we take a look back at the highs and lows of the president's tenure so far. this is r.t. international coming to you live from moscow i'm kate partridge thank you for joining us. turkey has begun a military operation in syria against the kurdish held region of afrin the turks have launched air strikes and begun cross border shelling with a ground invasion expected on sunday the news agency ruptly has obtained this footage of aerial strikes on africa over seventy planes conducted sorties with all aircraft are now back at base in turkey the campaign which considers to be anti terror has been named operation olive branch it's aimed at ousti

. one short mistaken statement has led to a new conflict in an already war torn country turkey has officially launched a military operation against. syria and that's after the u.s. announced its plans to create a new force with the kurds right along the turkish border washington later said the announcement was made by mistake that was not enough to stop the turkish tanks from rolling. the afrin operation has a factory been started on the ground. on saturday launched asterix and began cross border shelling the country's prime minister announced the grand campaign will start today and according to reports turkish tanks are now entering the africa region backing the offensive launched by pro rebels so far kurds say at least ten people have been killed in the offensive mostly civilians insists the only casualties have been kurdish fighters and its army is taking all precautions to minimize civilian casualties. even if done off now has been assessing the situation and looking at what has brought turkey back into syria again. this is what the situation on the ground in syria looks like r

. special. after intense air bombardment turkey now starts a ground incursion into kurdish held syrian territory the assault now follows a retracted announcement by the us that it would set up a kurdish border force something that enraged. olympic a peace north and south korea reach a breakthrough deal to march and compete under one flag at the upcoming winter games but that comes as western leaders decide it is time to up the ante against pyongyang. the pressure to continue to be able to intensify that pressure including cutting off diplomatic ties with three of. them in germany the vote on coalition talks with angela merkel's party sees the s.p. do leader martin shoulder visibly on the even though he gets the green light the social democrats are clearly split on the issue. are broadcasting live from our studios in moscow this is our duty to national recapping the week's top stories with our weekly program. i turkish tanks are rolling into syria supported by air power and ground troops with a military operation against kurds in the region now in full swing. we can show you pict

on the control of the seattle that turkey is invading and attacking the kurdish canton of african which aspirin which has actually been russian protect it well that's ok with a lot of the us a little bit we have i know there's a can still we have to go to a short break and after that short break we'll continue our discussion on real new state with art. about your sudden passing i've only just learnt you worry yourself in taking your last bang turn. your attitude up to you as we all knew it would i tell you i'm sorry i could so i write these last words in hopes to put to rest these things that i never got off my chest. i remember when we first met my life turned on each breath. but then my feelings started to change you talked about war like it was again still some are fond of you those that didn't like to question our arc and i secretly promised to never be like it's one does not leave a funeral in the same as one enters my mind it's consumed with death this one different person speaking out because there were no other takers. to claim that mainstream media has met its maker. in o

intense bombardment turkey now starts a ground incursion into kurdish held syrian territory the assault followed the now retracted announcement by the u.s. that it would set up a kurdish border for something that enraged tanker. olympic peace north and south korea reach a breakthrough deal to march and compete under one flag at the upcoming winter games but that's as western leaders decide it's time to up the ante against pyongyang. the pressure will continue to intensify that pressure just going to include cutting off diplomatic ties with north korea. and r.t. there's been underground after reports drug related crimes were running out of control on the paris metro at least that is transport union says that some train drivers are now actually refusing to stop its stations. thanks for joining as you're watching r t international this is the weekly. turkish tanks rolling into syria supported by air power and ground troops with anchors military operation against kurds in the region now in full swing. and we can show you some pictures now that we've just received from the turkey syria borde

turkey demands that the u.s. to end its support for syrian kurds amid a spat between the two countries over washington trained for the forces. and who leaked from the fancy back as hacking group of tamed by our tea raises concerns over how doping cases were handled during the real impacts in twenty sixteen. plus twitter says it will notify users about russian trolls raising concerns over how the social media giant will identify the. very warm welcome you're watching r.t. international with me making erin good to have you with us this hour washington is downplaying its support for the kurds as turkey prepares for a military advance on kurdish positions in syria and turkey is foreign minister said the u.s. had broken his promises and warned washington it did not want to have to face off against its ally on the ground our senior regional correspondent ryan has more turkey isn't kidding around day after day it is pulling more tanks and more missiles more troops to the syrian border this is the pretty new to a new war a war within the u.s. led coalition should. now america's ackno

. turkey starts a full scale military operation against kurdish positions in syria's african region launching airstrikes and cross border shelling but the ground invasion expected to begin sunday. afghan security forces killed two gunmen who launched an attack on a major hotel in the capital kabul injuring five who were the perpetrators remain at large. second year in office the government is shut down over a funding bill take a look back at the highs and lows of the president's tenure to date. for joining us this hour you're watching r.t. . turkey has begun a military operation on syria's kurdish held region of afrin launching as strikes and cross border shelling with a ground invasion expected sunday and seventy planes conducted sorties with all the aircraft now reported back at base in turkey the campaign which has deemed anti terror has been named operation olive branch tainted ousting kurdish militia from a friend which has been held by them for five years turkish cross border shelling of the region began friday on his policy has been following developments. at least eight if s

on. after intense air bombardment turkey now starts a ground incursion into kurdish held syrian territory the assault follows a now retracted announcement by the us that it would set up a kurdish border force something that vetting raids to include. olympic peace north and south korea reacts to reach excuse me a breakthrough deal to march and to compete under one flag at the upcoming winter games but that comes as western leaders decide it is time to up the ante against. the persian gulf and kill you if you want to intensify that pressure discussing cutting off diplomatic ties to north korea. and in germany the vote on call the talks with uncle merkel's party sees that the s.p.d. party leader martin schulz visibly uneasy as even though he gets the green line for social democrats are clearly split on the issue. are broadcasting live direct from our studios in moscow this is our two international incheon time certainly glad to have you with us now turkish tanks are rolling into syria supported by air power and ground troops with a military operation against kurds in the region now

turkey begins a ground incursion into kurdish held syrian territory follows a now retracted announcement by the us that it would set up a kurdish border for something that enraged anchor and. olympic peace north and south korea reached a breakthrough deal to march and compete on the one flag at the upcoming winter games but that says western leaders decide it's time to up the ante against pyongyang. the pressure will continue to intensify and that pressure just because it included cutting off diplomatic ties to his north korea. and r.t. went underground following reports drug related crimes were running out of control on the paris metro the east of the strands union says that some train drivers are now refusing to stop at certain stations. thanks for joining us you're watching the weekly here on r.t. international. turkish tanks are rolling into syria supported by air power and ground troops with military operation against kurds in the region now in full swing. these are the latest pictures we've been getting from the turkey syria border we can see turkish tanks firing shell

law there was no united nations security council authorization of you has rebounded and turkey is violating the sovereignty also if you don't stand that the u.s. making things was because they will provide economic aid only to the areas which are not on the control of the syrian government that board a ship or picture the presence of refugees in the countries like germany france so next time well merkel will be telling to you all there was simply no way i couldn't accept that if you g.'s i hope the german voters will tell. you policy of not financing the parts of the country that are on the control of the seas over it turkey is invading in attacking the kurdish canton of african which african which has actually been russian protected it wasn't so ok with a lot of the us well but we have. to go to a short break and after that short break we'll continue our discussion on the real new stage with art. when the whole make this manufacture consent instant of public wealth. when the ruling classes protect themselves. when the final merry go round lifts only the one percent. we can all mi

states turkey sees them as a terror organization so turkey declared an attack on terror that is inflict in their eyes that is in fact back by the united states so these clashes can lead to almost clashes. almost physical closures not only diplomatic with the united states a loss been said about the u.s. announcement of this border security force. was this the final story in terms of turkish u.s. kurdish relations here. i don't think so because there was a similar operation. about half a year ago of turkey and turkey always indicated that it will not allow. the kurdish forces to pose a threat to turkey so i think the fact that the united states and now this special force was a trigger but it didn't really change the situation the turkey is determined that the kurdish forces all along the northern syria border will not be a threat by the way this is a little bit similar to the situation that israel has when it speaks on an iranian threat form form syria so israel is trying to create its round of security belt and push the iranians back in turkey is trying to create its security belt and b

i'm thinking of the situation that the united states is facing with its nato ally turkey and turkey is a legally invaded syria and where you know all of the entanglements that the u.s. has found itself there with the kurds and whatnot and it's nato ally here i mean and then we had not too long ago we had a russian jet that was shot down by the turks then you have you know you know you have this article five kick in here it seems to me the united states is very dangerously involved in a potential war that it doesn't want to fight and then we can bring up the issue of north and south korea you know what they're talking that's a good start isn't it and then we have this bluster coming out of washington that maybe it's not enough i mean the south koreans probably know best about their defense than anyone else go ahead philip. yeah well i have i have to agree with the your premise which is essentially that america's alliances have in many ways outlived their usefulness the. russia does not threaten the united states there's not really threaten eastern europe it has a sphere of influence

yuki's and silver. after intense air bombardment turkey now starts a ground incursion into kurdish held syrian territory the assault follows a now retracted announcement by the u.s. that it would set up a kurdish border force something that enraged. olympic peace north and south korea reach a breakthrough deal to march and compete under one flag at the upcoming winter games but that comes as western leaders decide it is time to up the ante against pyongyang. the pressure. intensified pressure just because they include cutting off diplomatic ties to north korea. and then germany the vote on coalition talks with party sees the as pretty leader martin schulze visibly an easy as even though he gets the green light the social democrats are clearly split on the issue . while whether you're studying in houston texas or eating pizza in interlochen michigan this is arts international and you are watching the weekly glad to have you with us. all right turkish tanks are rolling into syria supported by air power and ground troops with a military operation against kurds in the region now in full swi

have to wait in hear more. from the authorities there. turkey has begun a military operation on syria's kurdish held region of our friend launching air strikes and cross border shelling with a ground invasion expected on sunday seventy planes conducted sorties with all the aircraft now reported back at base in turkey campaign which ankara has deemed antiterrorism has been named operation on the ranch ousting kurdish militia from africa which has been held by them for five years turkish cross border shelling of the area began friday of these pulis lee has been following developments. at least eight f. sixteen s have been firing from the skies while on the ground you have the turkish backed syrian opposition rebels who have moved into this entre isn't on tape that is controlled by the kurdish militia. from the ground we're also hearing that the free syrian army has been arriving in buses as well as in trucks that have been fitted. out with machine guns we are receiving reports in terms of the civilian situation there and they were you hearing that people have been ordered to retre

weeks to come here in london. washington has accused turkey of destabilizing northern syria with its military incursion is currently carrying out an offensive against the u.s. backed kurdish militia groups there and is pushing closer to positions held by washington's troops turkey is seeking to clear the border area of what it sees as terrorist forces here's how the u.s. state department has commented on the situation. people now have to flee an area that was previously considered pretty stable i mean what a shame that is think about all that this country has been through and now we're looking at another destruction in northwestern syria because turkey has taken its eye off the ball isis and going after the p.k. at this time. the weapons have been provided to the white b.g. by the united states the americans haven't kept their promise since man big lately trump statement saying that they won't give any weapons to the white p.g. anymore and then saying that we are not giving them any during last night's telephone conversation have created a crisis of trust. a phone call mentioned

always in the waters about how. i should. what is it about. a new front opened by turkey against kurds in northern syria worsens already tense times between both ankara and washington and kurds and washington we look at the deepening division. donald trump attends the probe localise ation down off the economic forum but instead of pulling the party he launched a charm offensive term door big business to america. and throughout the week afghanistan has seen a wave of deadly terror attacks which is claimed more than one hundred lives. a very warm welcome you are watching the weekly here on r.t. international all the latest headlines and a roundup of the stories that shape the week. well it's been a little over a week since turkey rolled his first time it into northern syria and dispatched its first helicopters into its neighbor moves all in a bid to tackle local kurdish militia which ankara considers terrorists who threaten border security. you know. these are the latest pictures of the ground operation in syria turkish troops have seized control of the strategic point of mount shasta ac

i'm interested always in the waters about how the. question. op intends to air bombardment turkey now stands a ground incursion into kurdish held syrian territory the assault follows a now retracted announcement by the us that it would set up a kurdish border force something that and the aged and. olympic peace north and south korea reach a breakthrough deal to march and compete under one flag at the upcoming winter gate and but that's as western leaders decide it's time to up the ante gates yeah. the first. part of that pressure. coming off diplomatic ties with north korea. and r.t. went underground after reports that drug related crimes are running out of control on the paris metro the city's transport union says some train drivers are now refusing to stop at certain stations. are you watching r.t. international is the weekly here thank you for joining us turkish tanks are rolling into syria supported by power and ground troops with anchors military operation against kurds in the region now in full swing. well these are the latest pictures from the turkey syria border we can see

intent to add bombardment turkey now stands the ground incursion into kurdish held syrian territory is still follows the now retracted announcement by the us that it would set up a kurdish border force something that and raged on for. olympic peace north and south korea which a breakthrough do you feel to march and compete on the one flag for the upcoming winter games but not as western leaders decide it's time to up the ante against pyongyang. the pressure will continue to intensify pressure to that include cutting off diplomatic ties with north korea. and r.t. went underground after reports of drug related crimes are running out of control on the paris metro the city's transport union says some train drivers are now we're fusing to stop at a certain station. a very warm welcome i'm making aaron and you're watching the weekend here on r.t. international well the latest world headlines on the stories that shapes the week. turkish tanks are rolling into syria supported by app hour and ground troops with anchor his military operation against the kurds in the region now in full swing. or

turkey's top diplomat washington saying america doesn't keep its promises there's no trust between the countries but it comes as i'm christine military offensive against the u.s. backed kurdish militias in northern syria. first day at the world economic forum and it's on the way with a meeting alongside u.k. prime minister true reason may be u.s. leader is expected to promote his america first agenda at the gathering the true risk with. all these questions why the president is coming don't want to listen to him you can they can leave. me one hundred sixty nine russian stamp the green light for the upcoming winter games in a move slow. committee. live from moscow every hour of the day international my names you know neil welcome to the program our top story turkey's foreign minister has hit the u.s. saying he doesn't believe washington is a trustworthy partner it comes as tensions escalate between the two nato allies over turkey's offensive against the american backed kurdish militias in northern syria which i encourage describes as terrorist groups. he says it took moments that the

turkey against the kurds in northern syria worsens already tense times between ankara and washington and kurds and washington we look at the deepening divisions. trump attends the pro globalization davos economic forum but instead of spoiling the party he launched a charm offensive to do a big business to america. and throughout the week afghanistan a seen a wave of deadly terrorist attacks we should play more than a hundred lights. thanks so much for joining as you're watching the weekly here on r.t. . it's been a little over a week since turkey rolled its first tanks into northern syria and dispatched its first helicopters into its neighbor moves all in a bid to tackle local kurdish militia which ankara considers terrorists who threaten border security. these are the latest pictures of the ground operation in syria turkish troops have seized control of the strategic point of mt basser that's according to government media and in this video turkish soldiers the scene together with pro turkey syrian fighters from the so-called free syrian army. well the conflict which began in africa

because something doesn't mean it's. after intense air bombardment turkey now starts a ground incursion into kurdish held syrian territory follows a now we're trying to denouncement by the us said that it would set up a kurdish border force something that enraged. olympic peace north and south korea reach a breakthrough deal to march and compete under one flag at the upcoming winter games but that comes as western leaders decide it is time to up the ante against pyongyang the pressure will continue if you want to intensify that pressure. cutting off diplomatic ties with north korea. and in germany the vote on coalition talks with on the merkel's party sees the s p d party leader martin schulze a visibly uneasy have even though he gets the green light the social democrats are clearly split on the issue. broadcasting live deborah for studios in moscow this is our two international lunch on thomas certainly glad to have you with us as we recap the week's top stories with our weekly program. now turkish tanks are rolling into syria supported by air power and ground troops with mil

united nations security council authorization of you has really done it and turkey is violating the sovereignty also. understand that the us making things was because they reported that we will provide economic aid only to the areas which are not on the control of the syrian government that border ship or picture the brandons of refugees in the countries like germany france so next time well merkel will be telling to you all there was simply no way i couldn't accept that if you geez i hope the german voters will tell her about the e.u. policy of not financing the parts of the country that are under control of the seas over it turkey is invading in attacking the kurdish canton of african which african which is actually. in russian protect it well that's ok with a lot of us will get we haven't got the can still we have to go to a short break and after that short break we'll continue our discussion on real news stay with us. prescribe medication is widespread on the u.s. market and a frequent cause of death at that point in my life i just felt like everything was ashes my family was li

turkey demands the u.s. ends its support for syrian kurds amid a spat between the two countries over washington train all the forces. hundreds of prison guards go on strike over unsafe work conditions or french jails thought to be a hotbed for islamic radicalization. and r.c. obtains a new leak from the fancy bears hiking group that raises concerns over how doping cases were during the rio olympics in twenty sixteen. this is r.t. international coming to you live from moscow i'm kate partridge thank you for joining us. the u.s. has urged turkey not to attack syria's african region and focus on fighting isis instead that's according to the state department spokesperson has and now it we would call i certainly on the turks to not take any actions of that sort don't want them to engage in the violence but we want them to keep focused on isis or turkey threatened armed intervention in the kurdish held african region after it emerged the u.s. was planning to work with kurdish fighters in establishing a so-called border force in syria following ankara's furious reaction washington seem

washington is downplaying its support for the kurds made threats from turkey of a military attack on kurdish positions inside syria and korea is furious over what it sees as broken u.s. promises to stop backing syria's kurds are senior regional correspondent laura gals do you have her. turkey isn't kidding around day after day it is pulling more tanks and more missiles more troops to the syrian border this is the pregnant to a new war a war within the u.s. led coalition should. now america's acknowledged it's established an army of terror along our country's border it's up to us to drown this army of terror before it is born. one of the reasons is america's new army or border force which is what it was originally the u.s. led coalition told us in this letter that it was establishing a border security force an army of kurds patrol the border with turkey now that is preparing to invade the u.s. has done a one hundred eighty degree turn that entire situation has been missed but treat misdescribed some people misspoke we are not creating a border security force at all the story has ch

turkey rolled its first tanks into northern syria and dispatched its first helicopters into its neighbor the moves all in a bid to tackle local kurdish militia which ankara considers terrorists who threaten border security. i. know. these are the latest pictures from the ground operation in syria turkish troops have seized control of the strategic point of mt bossa according to government media and this video turkish soldiers are seen together with pro turkey's syrian fighters from the so-called free syrian army. the conflict which began in africa region has the potential to escalate further the turkish president says the operation will be extended to other kurdish held regions right up to the iraqi border. in the area to help them fight i so where is turkey which has been america's longstanding nato ally is now demanding the militias leave the region it seems both of washington's allies aren't as friendly as they have been in the past but we see that the us doesn't support our friend with thing that's double standards america has no tools to present directly with the us or fill

week since turkey sent its tanks and helicopters into northern syria ankara's fighting local kurdish militia which he considers to be terrorists who threaten border security. here latest pictures of the ground operation in syria turkish troops of seize control of the strategic mount bar so that's according to government media this video turkish soldiers seen together with pro turkey syrian fighters in the so-called free syrian army. accomplished began in the african region has the potential to escalate further the president says the operation will be extended to other kurdish held regions and right up to the iraqi border washington armed the kurds in the area that was to help them fight against islamic state whereas turkey which is being america's longstanding nato ally is now demanding that those militias leave the region it seems that both of washington's allies aren't as friendly as they have been in the path that we see that the us doesn't support saffron with thing that's double standards america has no tools to present to you directly we demand that the us or feels its promises