[Forward the Light Brigade]

Put Russians in! Turks would respect them. Get on the Horn with Putin and solve this problem. Let Kurds withdraw.

[McGruff]

...Turkey began threatening those partners in Manbij, and the U.S. had to work to prevent the Turks from carrying out any attacks. At the same time, Syrian regime forces and their Russian backers recognized the town's strategic value as well and -- not wanting Turkey to have control of the area -- Russia sent troops to begin patrolling near Manbi.