Erdogan to meet Putin in Sochi on August 5
Both Putin and Iranian leaders urged Erdogan against launching a new Syrian offensive last week
NY Times: Turkey’s leader remains a headache for Biden despite aiding in Ukraine deal – Analysis
Erdogan assisted in brokering an agreement to unblock Ukrainian grain but has alarmed US officials on other fronts
Israel asked US to press Turkey to not launch new incursion in Syria
Israel sees the Kurds as allies against growing Iranian influence in Syria & has been supporting them both diplomatically &in other means