Russia Calls Turkey’s "Military Action" in Syria "Unacceptable"

Russian Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov slammed Turkey's announced plans to launch a new military campaign in northern Syria, emphasizing that an increase in military operations in the war-torn Arab country would be "unacceptable."

Lavrov made the remark alongside his visiting Syrian counterpart, Faisal Mekdad, at a press conference in the Russian capital of Moscow on Tuesday, condemning any foreign interference in Syria's internal affairs.

Lavrov emphasized the importance of finding a political solution to the Syrian crisis, saying Russia and Syria were seeking to negotiate with Turkey in order to "prevent the outbreak of new military actions" in the Arab country.