The sources indicated that Russia and Iran are keen to concrete this reconciliation following reports about Washington’s intention to work to topple current President Recep Tayyip Erdogan in the upcoming elections.

They stated that it encourages Moscow and Tehran to urge Damascus and Ankara to take executive steps towards reconciliation. These actions could support Erdogan in his elections.

Washington may take escalation measures toward the Turkish economy during the run-up to the elections to affect the president’s popularity.

Russia is working hard for the reestablishment of cordial relations between Damascus and Ankara, two neighbors whose dealings have been interrupted since the war started in this Levantine nation in 2011.

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