19 Feb 2016 12:46

Turkey could invade Syria if supported by West - Kurdistan National Congress member

MOSCOW. Feb 19 (Interfax) - Turkey could launch a ground operation in Syria, if it was supported by the West and other countries, Merab Shamoyev, Chairman of the International Union of Kurdish Public Associations, and member of the Kurdistan National Congress, told reporters on Friday.

"Everyone has been talking about whether or not Turkey will invade Syria. I think it would do so, if it had support from the West and other countries," he said.

"But if it takes this insane step (..), that would be the end for the Turkish regime, and Turkey. In that case, Kurds from the entire world will deter the aggression. I think Russia will not stand aside either," he said.