The conflict resolution process in the Idlib de-escalation zone (Syria): Russia and Turkey
In this article, the author considers key events and the process of resolving the conflict between Turkey and Syria in the Idlib de-escalation area (Syria). In particular, the joint actions of the Turkish and Russian sides in resolving the conflict are analyzed. The paper considers the main conditions of the new document («Additional protocol to the Memorandum on stabilization of the situation in the Idlib de-escalation area»), signed on March 5, 2020 in Moscow by V. Putin and R. Erdogan, and identifies the main reasons why the Turkish president actually had to make concessions and sign this agreement. In addition, the author made an attempt to evaluate the outcome of the conflict and the ceasefire, as well as to consider further prospects for compliance with this agreement and the development of Russian-Turkish relations.