Summary
Turkish President Tayyip Erdogan said Tuesday the European Union's decision to sanction Turkey over drilling off the coast of Cyprus could disrupt talks with the bloc, and he warned that Turkey could send captured Daesh (IS) fighters to Europe.
Speaking in Ankara ahead of a visit to Washington, Erdogan slammed the EU's decision and said Turkey was acting in line with its rights based on international law.
Erdogan has repeatedly warned that Turkey will allow refugees to travel to Europe unless it receives aid from European countries.
EU ties with NATO-ally Turkey have meanwhile worsened after years of stalemate on Ankara's accession bid.
Turkey's western allies have said the offensive could hinder the fight against Daesh, but Turkey has rejected the claims.
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