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Turkey, Saudi warn over Russia's 'Syria mistake'

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Turkey, Saudi warn over Russias Syria mistake

Russian President Vladimir Putin

Ankara - Turkey is particularly concerned over claims that Russia's bombing campaign has targeted anti-Assad rebels rather than Daesh militants.

Published: Thu 15 Oct 2015, 6:41 PM

Updated: Fri 16 Oct 2015, 9:03 AM

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Turkey and Saudi Arabia on Thursday warned Russia over the consequences of its intervention in Syria, with Ankara telling Moscow its bombing campaign in support of the regime was a "big mistake".
"Russia is making a big mistake," Turkish Foreign Minister Feridun Sinirlioglu told reporters after talks in Ankara with Saudi counterpart Adel Al Jubeir.
"What it does will bring no meaning or benefit, other than delaying the transition process to help Syria out of the chaos," he added.
"We will continue with our warnings."
Ankara is particularly concerned over claims - denied by Moscow - that its bombing campaign has targeted anti-Assad rebels rather than the stated aim of Daesh militants.



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