Russian soldiers with YPG in Afrin

Russian soldiers have reportedly been spotted alongside YPG terrorists in the Syrian town of Afrin.

Photos showed Russian soldiers posing with YPG terrorists,, bringing to mind previous claims, denied by Moscow, that Russia was setting up a military base in Afrin.

Both Russia and the United States are known to have relations with the YPG, a development that has caused consternation in Turkey.

American soldiers have also been seen accompanying YPG terrorists, most recently following a Turkish airstrike on YPG terror positions in Syria as us representatives were seen inspecting the aftermath of the strike with YPG terror leaders.

US armored vehicles were also seen accompanying YPG vehicles at the time, drawing sharp criticism from Turkey.