A recent statement by Foreign Minister Hakan Fidan didn't receive much attention. During an appearance on a television program (Habertürk), Fidan responded to a question about the Syrian branch of the PKK, the YPG, by saying, "We have issues with 2.5 countries: the USA, the UK, and a bit with France." When it comes to the terrorist organization PKK, countries like the USA, France, and Germany often come up. President Erdoğan and other state officials frequently warn these countries to stay away