People’s Defense Units (YPG) General Command said in a statement regarding US-Russia deal over Syria that they are optimistic that with this deal they will be able to cooperate in the fight against the terror of ISIS, also hoping it will prepare the base for political transition to start according to the Security Council resolution 2254. YPG pointed out that in that process, a new Syria to be built in which the rights of all Syrian components will be secured based on international laws.

The statement underlined that: “To reach a permanent ceasefire and a sustainable solution requires all political parties, on the top the Democratic Self-Administration, to participate and take all appropriate steps for the process of political transition.

As the People’s Defense Units, we shall endure and strengthen our struggle against terrorist groups, to help bring an end to the continued suffering of all Syrians, to protect the people of areas that have been freed and those that will be liberated. We believe protecting civilians will establish peace in the region and end Turkey’s occupation of Syrian soil.”