Turkey Targets Kurdish Workers Amidst Calls for Surrender

Turkey has urged Kurdish Workers' Party (PKK) militants to surrender, offering assurances of fair treatment and safe passage. This appeal follows heightened military activity in northern Iraq and Syria, targeting PKK positions. The Turkish Defense Ministry emphasized its commitment to combating terrorism and ensuring regional stability. Simultaneously, Russia has imposed entry bans on nine Japanese citizens, including Foreign Minister Takeshi Iwaya, in response to Tokyo's sanctions policy against Moscow. The Russian Foreign Ministry has warned of further countermeasures if Japan continues its support for Ukraine. These actions underscore the complex geopolitical dynamics in the region and the ongoing tensions between nations over various international issues.