: :inin Kyiv (EET)

Kremlin dents Turkish hopes for quick restoration of ties (Updated)


The Kremlin sought to dampen Turkey’s hopes for a swift restoration of normal relations on Tuesday, a day after Turkish President Tayyip Erdogan expressed regret over the downing of a Russian warplane last year.
The Russian jet was shot down, with the loss of the pilot, in November while taking part in the Kremlin’s military campaign in Syria. Ankara said it acted lawfully because the plane had crossed into Turkish air space; Moscow denied that happened.
The incident triggered Russian sanctions against Turkey that have damaged trade and tourism.
After writing to Russian President Vladimir Putin to voice his regret on Monday, Erdogan …read more

Source: Cyprus Mail

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