Turkish Prime Minister Ahmet Davutoglu has hinted that his government would impose sanctions against Russia if need be, the latest sign of deteriorating ties since Turkey downed a Russian jet.
Premier Davutoglu told lawmakers of the ruling Justice and Development Party (AKP) in parliament on Tuesday that the government has already discussed a series of possible measures against Russia.
However, the premier noted that authorities in Ankara would remain open to talks with Moscow.
Ties between Russia and Turkey have been tense since Turkey’s military downed a Russian warplane near Turkey’s border with Syria back in November.
Kremlin has already imposed sanctions on …read more
Source: Iran English Radio
