Russia is preparing sanctions against Turkey and stepping up military strikes over the downing of a Russian bomber along the Syrian border.
The feud has added another dimension of conflict to the multifaceted war in Syria, and political analysts say Russia’s doubling down on its Syria campaign raises the stakes in Moscow’s wider efforts to negotiate itself into a new world order.
Russia increased inspections on Turkish imports as part of a range of sanctions against Ankara that include suspending visa-free travel with Turkey, which millions of Russians visit every year.
“Well, the damage will be considerable,” said Pavel Felgenhauer, a …read more
Source: Voice of America
