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Voice of America proudly published this headline just a few short days ago: "US-backed Syrian Forces Resume Offensive to Recapture Raqqa".
VOA is referring to the Kurdish-led Syrian Democratic Forces (SDF).
But how "U.S.-backed" are they, really? Or maybe a better question is: Do the Kurds back the U.S.?
Sure, the SDF has received weapons and training and other useful things from the Pentagon — but it's clear that their hearts belong to Russia:
#PrayForTheKurds?
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