How did French press see Ankara meeting?

The negative press outlook was overshadowed by Ankara meeting, which included Russia and Iran along with Turkey, which is the host country.

How did French press see Ankara meeting?
6 April, 2018   01:53

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Libérasion said in April 4 issue that the meeting of Erdogan, Putin and Rohani on Wednesday in Ankara formed a real alliance to confront the West. All three discuss the Syrian situation and behave as if they are the masters of the game to reach the consensus described by the writer Hala Qadamani as "opportunistic".

In this context, it is worth mentioning that a number of Syrian dissidents and local and regional analysts talked about a deal (Russian-Turkish) ended with the occupation of Afrin and the delivering eastern al-Ghouta and the displacement of hundreds of thousands of people from the two regions.

Hala Qadamani  added "The link between the three forces is the result of this emerging alliance that each country has its own problems and conflicts with Western countries."

Not the most recent issue (Scrippal), which resulted in a large campaign against Russia, including the expulsion of diplomats from most Western countries.

While Turkey faces growing European and American rejection because of its regional and global practices and policies.
As for Iran, it does not look better than its predecessors, it poses a threat to the region and the world through its expansionist and military approach. "
While other newspapers, including Le Figaro, attributed this meeting to the failure of the Sochi meeting, which represented the Russian vision with distinction due to the absence of Iranian and Turkish interests in Syria.

It is worth mentioning that the three countries have a history of conflict, wars and crises, but the Western attitudes hesitant, especially the American ones, allowing for such alliances that live on the blood of peoples.

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