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FILE -- In this April 4, 2018 file photo, a U.S. soldier stands in a newly installed position near the front line between the U.S-backed Syrian Manbij Military Council and the Turkish-backed fighters, in Manbij, north Syria. The planned U.S. troop withdrawal opens a void in the north and east of Syria, and the conflicts and rivalries among all the powers in the Middle East are converging to fill it. (AP Photo/Hussein Malla, File)

Top Syrian Kurdish official says Kurds ready to fight Turkey

By BASSEM MROUE - Associated Press

Turkey's President Recep Tayyip Erdogan speaks to the media at the parliament in Ankara, Turkey, Tuesday, Jan. 8, 2019. Erdogan said Turkey's preparations for a new military offensive against terror groups in Syria are "to a large extent" complete. Erdogan made the comments just hours after U.S. national security adviser John Bolton met with Turkish officials seeking assurances that Turkey won't attack U.S-allied Kurdish militia in Syria. (AP Photo/Burhan Ozbilici)

Trump Syria withdraw plan scuttled by Erdogan Kurd offensive plan

By Guy Taylor - The Washington Times

Turkey's President Recep Tayyip Erdogan delivers a speech to MPs of his ruling Justice and Development Party (AKP) at the parliament in Ankara, Turkey, Tuesday, Jan. 8, 2019. Erdogan said Turkey's preparations for a new military offensive against terror groups in Syria are "to a large extent" complete. Erdogan made the comments just hours after U.S. national security adviser John Bolton met with Turkish officials seeking assurances that Turkey won't attack U.S-allied Kurdish militia in Syria. (AP Photo/Burhan Ozbilici)

Turkey appears to snub U.S.; no assurances on Syrian Kurds

By Zeke Miller - Associated Press

Turkey's President Recep Tayyip Erdogan gestures as he delivers a speech to MPs of his ruling Justice and Development Party (AKP) at the parliament in Ankara, Turkey, Tuesday, Jan. 8, 2019. Erdogan said Turkey's preparations for a new military offensive against terror groups in Syria are &quot;to a large extent&quot; complete. Erdogan made the comments just hours after U.S. national security adviser John Bolton met with Turkish officials seeking assurances that Turkey won't attack U.S-allied Kurdish militia in Syria. (AP Photo/Burhan Ozbilici)

The Latest: Russian MPs patrolling near Kurd-held Manbij

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In this Dec. 13, 2018, file photo, National Security Adviser John Bolton unveils the Trump Administration's Africa Strategy at the Heritage Foundation in Washington. The White House has sent Bolton on a mission to allay Israel's concerns about President Donald Trump's decision to withdraw U.S. troops from Syria. The pullout announced before Christmas was initially expected to be completed within weeks, but the timetable has slowed as the president acceded to requests from aides, allies and members of Congress for a more orderly drawdown. (AP Photo/Cliff Owen)

U.S., Turkey set for negotiations on fate of Kurds

By Zeke Miller - Associated Press

National Security Adviser John Bolton, left, and Secretary of State Mike Pompeo, right, attend a news conference between President Donald Trump and Japanese Prime Minister Shinzo Abe in the Rose Garden at the White House, Thursday, June 7, 2018, in Washington. (AP Photo/Andrew Harnik)

Mike Pompeo, John Bolton, Donald Trump scramble to get Syria troop withdrawal story straight

By Guy Taylor - The Washington Times

National Security Adviser John Bolton attends a meeting with President Donald Trump and senior military leadership at Al Asad Air Base, Iraq. (AP Photo/Andrew Harnik, File)

Kurdish official asks for US clarifications over withdrawal

By BASSEM MROUE - Associated Press

In this Dec. 13, 2018, file photo, National Security Adviser John Bolton unveils the Trump Administration's Africa Strategy at the Heritage Foundation in Washington. The White House has sent Bolton on a mission to allay Israel's concerns about President Donald Trump's decision to withdraw U.S. troops from Syria. The pullout announced before Christmas was initially expected to be completed within weeks, but the timetable has slowed as the president acceded to requests from aides, allies and members of Congress for a more orderly drawdown. (AP Photo/Cliff Owen)

Trump adviser: US to leave Syria once IS beaten, Kurds safe

By ZEKE MILLER - Associated Press

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu prepares his statement at the start of the weekly cabinet meeting at the prime minister's office in Jerusalem, Sunday, Jan. 6, 2019. (Gali Tibbon/Pool via AP)

Benjamin Netanyahu: U.S. should recognize Israel Golan Heights rule

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National Security Advisor John Bolton unveils the Trump Administration's Africa Strategy at the Heritage Foundation in Washington, Thursday, Dec. 13, 2018. (AP Photo/Cliff Owen)

John Bolton says U.S. troop withdrawal from Syria on ‘conditions’

By Zeke Miller - Associated Press

In this Dec. 13, 2018, file photo, National Security Adviser John Bolton unveils the Trump Administration's Africa Strategy at the Heritage Foundation in Washington. The White House has sent Bolton on a mission to allay Israel's concerns about President Donald Trump's decision to withdraw U.S. troops from Syria. The pullout announced before Christmas was initially expected to be completed within weeks, but the timetable has slowed as the president acceded to requests from aides, allies and members of Congress for a more orderly drawdown. (AP Photo/Cliff Owen)

The Latest: Israel calls on US to recognize rule over Golan

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FILE -- In this April 4, 2018 file photo, a U.S. soldier stands in a newly installed position near the front line between the U.S-backed Syrian Manbij Military Council and the Turkish-backed fighters, in Manbij, north Syria. The planned U.S. troop withdrawal opens a void in the north and east of Syria, and the conflicts and rivalries among all the powers in the Middle East are converging to fill it. (AP Photo/Hussein Malla, File)

With US leaving, rival powers seek to move into Syria’s east

By SARAH EL DEEB - Associated Press

In this Dec. 13, 2018, file photo, National Security Adviser John Bolton unveils the Trump Administration's Africa Strategy at the Heritage Foundation in Washington. The White House has sent Bolton on a mission to allay Israel's concerns about President Donald Trump's decision to withdraw U.S. troops from Syria. The pullout announced before Christmas was initially expected to be completed within weeks, but the timetable has slowed as the president acceded to requests from aides, allies and members of Congress for a more orderly drawdown. (AP Photo/Cliff Owen)

Trump aide trying to allay Israeli concerns on Syria pullout

By ZEKE MILLER - Associated Press

President Donald Trump, accompanied by Secretary of State Mike Pompeo, left, speaks during a cabinet meeting in the Cabinet Room of the White House, Thursday, Aug. 16, 2018, in Washington. (AP Photo/Andrew Harnik)

Donald Trump, CIA improve working relationship

By Rowan Scarborough - The Washington Times

National Security Advisor John Bolton unveils the Trump Administration's Africa Strategy at the Heritage Foundation in Washington, Thursday, Dec. 13, 2018. (AP Photo/Cliff Owen)

John Bolton outlines U.S. African strategy to challenge China, Russia

By Carlo Muñoz - The Washington Times

National Security Advisor John Bolton unveils the Trump Administration's Africa Strategy at the Heritage Foundation in Washington, Thursday, Dec. 13, 2018. (AP Photo/Cliff Owen)

Trump’s new Africa strategy takes sharp aim at China, Russia

By MARIA DANILOVA and CARA ANNA - Associated Press

U.S. National Security Adviser John Bolton, in the car on left, arrives for a meeting with Brazil's President-elect Jair Bolsonaro in his residence in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, Thursday, Nov. 29, 2018. Bolton will travel to Buenos Aires for the two-day Group of 20 summit. (AP Photo/Leo Correa)

Trump invites Brazil President-elect Bolsonaro to visit US

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Brazil's President-elect Jair Bolsonaro talks with the press after meeting with the Attorney General at the Public Ministry, in Brasilia, Brazil, Tuesday, Nov. 20, 2018. Bolsonaro will be sworn in as Brazil's next president on Jan. 1. (AP Photo/Eraldo Peres)

Brazil president-elect to meet with Bolton

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Illustration on restoring stability to the Caucasus by Linas Garsys/The Washington Times

Did John Bolton have an ‘excellent adventure’ in the Caucasus?

By Stephen Blank

United States National Security Adviser John Bolton talks to the Miami Herald on Latin American policy at the National Historic Landmark Miami Freedom Tower on Thursday, November 1, 2018. (Emily Michot/Miami Herald via AP)

US vows tough approach to Venezuela, Nicaragua and Cuba

By LUIS ALONSO LUGO and GISELA SALOMON - Associated Press