Discussions are ongoing regarding the potential deployment of **U.S. and French troops** to secure a border zone in **northern Syria**, aimed at easing tensions between **Turkey** and **Kurdish forces**.
**Ilham Ahmed**, a senior Kurdish official, expressed readiness for a military coalition to take responsibility for a **demilitarized zone**, requesting French troop presence to stabilize the region.
The **Turkish government** has issued threats of a cross-border offensive against the **YPG**, a Kurdish militia Turkey classifies as a terrorist group linked to the PKK.
**French President Emmanuel Macron** has reaffirmed support for the **Syrian Democratic Forces (SDF)**, emphasizing their role in the fight against **Islamic State (IS)** militants.
While talks between the involved nations are ongoing, the **response from Turkey** regarding this initiative remains uncertain, affecting the potential for peace negotiations.
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