Putin imposed sanctions against Turkey

Putin and Erdogan. Photo: kremlin.ru

President Vladimir Putin introduced extensive sanctions against Turkey, who shot down a Russian military aircraft. The government is instructed to draw up a list of Turkish goods prohibited for import, as well as organizations and companies that will be deprived of the right to work in Russia.

From January 1, Russian employers are forbidden to hire Turkish citizens.

At the same time, a visa -free regime with Turkey will be suspended - the exception will be made only for Turks having a residence permit or temporary residence permit.

Tour operators are prohibited from selling trips to Turkey. A ban on charter flights between Russia and Turkey is introduced.

Putin also ordered to strengthen control of Turkish airlines in Russia "in order to ensure security", as well as strengthen control in Russian ports on the Azov and Black Seas. This measure is aimed at "preventing the illegal location and movement of sea and other vessels," the decree said.

The decree "On measures to ensure the national security of the Russian Federation and the protection of citizens of the Russian Federation from criminal and other unlawful actions and on the use of special economic measures in relation to the Turkish Republic" is published on the Kremlin website .

Kremlin press secretary Dmitry Peskov on a Saturday television interview stated that Russia was abandoned by an “unprecedented call” and the president “mobilized as possible”.

The Su-24 bomber, which was part of the Russian air group in Syria, was shot down by the Turkish Air Force on November 24. The Russian side demanded an apology. Türkiye refused to apologize, noting that the aircraft violated its airspace. On Saturday, Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan said that the incident "very upset him". “I really hope that this will not happen again,” said the Turkish leader. “We will discuss and find a solution. On Monday in Paris, an international climatic summit will be held, this may be a chance to restore our relations with Russia.” According to Erdogan, the confrontation "will not bring joy to anyone," since "Russia is important to Turkey just like Türkiye for Russia."

The day before, Erdogan made a sharp statement about Russia's actions, advising her "not to play with the fire." He explained that he had in mind the military support of the Bashar al -Assad regime in Syria, airlines for a humanitarian convoy and "mockery" over Turkish citizens in Russia.

Russia and Türkiye also made mutual charges of secret oil transactions with the Islamic State.