Pence Says Turkey Has Agreed To 120-Hour Cease-Fire In Syria

A ceasefire agreement was reached in northern Syria, pausing Turkey's Operation Peace Spring for 120 hours to allow YPG forces to withdraw. US Vice President Pence negotiated the deal with Turkish President Erdogan. President Trump expressed gratitude, noting the potential to save millions of lives. The US plans to lift new sanctions once a permanent ceasefire is established. However, Turkey's foreign minister clarified that the agreement is not a ceasefire but a pause, with conditions including the establishment of a safe zone east of the Euphrates River. The offensive began after US troops withdrew from Syria.

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