The Syrian Democratic Forces (SDF), a Kurdish-led group, announced Thursday the completion of their integration with the Syrian army. This move follows months of negotiations facilitated by Russia, aiming to address Turkish concerns regarding Kurdish presence near the Syrian-Turkish border. The integration is intended to unify command and control within Syrian government forces and resolve the SDF’s previously autonomous status. Details regarding the specifics of the integration, including the status of SDF fighters within the army, remain limited. Turkey has consistently viewed the SDF as an extension of Kurdish groups it considers terrorist organizations. This development is likely to be seen as a concession by the Kurds to Syrian President Bashar al-Assad’s government and could potentially ease tensions with Turkey. The SDF statement indicates a commitment to Syria’s territorial integrity.