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Russians survey new airbase on Syria-Turkey border, US officials concerned
Foxnews.com ^ | January 21, 2016 | Jennifer Griffin, Lucas Tomlinson

Posted on 01/21/2016 5:38:58 PM PST by Truth29

Russia appears to be making preparations to establish a new airbase in Syria, this time along the border with NATO-member Turkey, a senior U.S. official tells Fox News.

The move is bound to anger the Turkish government months after the downing of a Russian jet by the Turks.

A handful of Russian military personnel, including engineers, has been seen in the vicinity of a largely abandoned airfield in Qamishli, a city in northeast Syria along the border with Turkey. The area is largely controlled by Syrian Kurds, with pockets of regime-controlled territory including the airport.

Russia and Syria’s Kurds have a common enemy in Turkey and make natural allies.

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TOPICS: Foreign Affairs; Israel; News/Current Events; Russia; Syria; War on Terror
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The Kurds and Russia have a common enemy in Turkey and the US hasn't given more than a trickle of aid to the Kurds. I do wonder what Putin is using for money at this stage.
1 posted on 01/21/2016 5:38:58 PM PST by Truth29
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To: Truth29

The Russians are MEN— They are sooo cool!!. We are weak!!Go TRUMP!!


2 posted on 01/21/2016 5:47:07 PM PST by WENDLE (Trump is not bought . He is no puppet.)
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To: Truth29
after the downing of a Russian jet by the Turks.

Actions have consequences? Who woulda thunk it?

3 posted on 01/21/2016 6:04:30 PM PST by AndyJackson
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To: WENDLE

The Russians are MEN— They are sooo cool!!. We are weak!!Go TRUMP!!
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Well NOOB...for someone who signed up on the 4th of July (2015), you’re not very patriotic. Speak for yourself and the Obama regime when you talk about weaklings!


4 posted on 01/21/2016 6:14:53 PM PST by House Atreides (Cruzin' [BUT NO LONGER Trumping'] or losin'!)
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To: Truth29

With “friends” like Turkey, who needs enemies? At least the Russians will keep the jihadis out.


5 posted on 01/21/2016 6:33:14 PM PST by Gunpowder green
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To: Truth29

Ma, it looks like Turkey's done!

6 posted on 01/21/2016 6:33:42 PM PST by Navy Patriot (America, a Rule of Mob nation)
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7 posted on 01/21/2016 6:37:44 PM PST by musicman (Until I see the REAL Long Form Vault BC, he's just "PRES__ENT" Obama = Without "ID")
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To: Truth29

Kool,
Maybe erdrogen can have his boys shoot a few more ruskies planes out the sky,
That should help things.


8 posted on 01/21/2016 7:55:52 PM PST by Joe Boucher (Rubio is a liar, Jeb is worthless, Go Cruz ,Keep stirring the pot Donald.)
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To: Truth29

Another move on the big chess board.

Meanwhile, at the White House, President Fumblebutt is asking for the third time why he can’t get a federal loan to buy property on the Monopoly board and they patiently explain to him for the third time that they are playing Clue.


9 posted on 01/21/2016 7:57:44 PM PST by blueunicorn6 ("A crack shot and a good dancer")
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The Turks want to be the center of ISIL


10 posted on 01/22/2016 12:15:04 AM PST by stocksthatgoup (how many laws has Cruz sponsored that have become law?)
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To: blueunicorn6

Batak Checkers Obama


11 posted on 01/22/2016 12:17:10 AM PST by stocksthatgoup (how many laws has Cruz sponsored that have become law?)
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