Turkey slams U.S. move to back measure recognizing Armenian 'genocide'

Turkish Foreign Minister Mevlut Cavusoglu slammed a move by the U.S. House of Representatives on Tuesday to vote in favor of a resolution recognizing the mass killings of Armenians a century ago as a "genocide", saying the decision was "null and void".

In a tweet, Cavusoglu said Turkey had thwarted a "big game" with its offensive into northeastern Syria and that the move by the House was aimed at taking revenge for the operation.

"Those whose projects were frustrated turn to antiquated resolutions. Circles believing that they will take revenge this way are mistaken. This shameful decision of those exploiting history in politics is null and void for our Government and people," Cavusoglu said on Twitter.