The Kurdish People’s Protection Units General Command spokesperson Redur Xelil says that YPG hope to strengthen collaboration with Russia to combat terrorism in Syria.
“We certainly hope to further strengthen the political and military cooperation to serve the common interest in combating terrorism in Syria,” Xelil said when asked if there are any intentions to further enhance cooperation with Russia.
Earlier in the day, Xelil said that the YPG and Russia had reached an agreement on fighting terrorism which envisages Russian presence near the city of Afrin in northern Syria.
Xelil told that the Russian military will also help train YPG forces in “modern warfare and counterterrorism and help build direct contact with the Russian Federation without intermediaries.”