The statement says that now it is necessary to concentrate all forces for the final victory over the Islamist caliphate in Syria in order to start the peace process of the settlement in the country. In addition, the US does not intend to create "border security forces" in Syria.

Washington insists on the cessation of hostilities, even temporarily, against the Kurdish minority in the southeast of the state. Nauert also advised reporters to contact the Turkish side for explanations of what Ankara is willing to provide for the implementation of the joint dialogue on the fight against militants.

Earlier, Turkish forces were preparing to conduct a military operation in the city of Afrin, but the invasion plan was postponed.

As reported in "URA-Inform", Turkish President Tayyip Erdogan is confident that Washington intentionally blocks the work of Turkish banks.