Russia called for a UN Security Council meeting Friday to tackle a possible Turkish ground operation in Syria, after Ankara mooted a possible joint intervention with Gulf and Western allies.

Russia called for a UN Security Council meeting Friday to tackle a possible Turkish ground operation in Syria, after Ankara mooted a possible joint intervention with Gulf and Western allies.

"Russia intends to convene a UN Security Council meeting today to discuss this issue and to introduce a draft resolution calling for a halt to any actions that would undermine the sovereignty and territorial integrity of Syria," Russia's foreign ministry said in a statement.

Turkey has called for a joint ground operation in Syria with its international allies.

On September 30, Russia started its air campaign against ISIL and other terrorists in Syria based on a request by the Syrian government.