Russia-Turkey relations under attack

Yesterday, the Russian Foreign Ministry issued an official statement, which said:

“We strongly condemn this inhuman crime, having the aim to undermine collective efforts to reach an early political settlement in Syria and the process of normalization of Russian-Turkish relations, which has already begun. We expect close cooperation from the Turkish authorities with representatives of the Russian investigative authorities in conducting the thorough investigation of all the circumstances of this barbaric crime, identifying and punishing the organizers, as well as the adoption of the most effective measures to ensure the security of Russian citizens, diplomatic missions and their personnel. From our part, in collaboration with the Turkish law enforcement bodies, we are going to do everything that those responsible will be punished.”

Also the Russian President said: “An inter-ministerial working group was ordered to form, which should immediately fly to Ankara to take part, together with Turkish partners in the investigation of this crime”.

Representatives of other countries, including NATO Secretary General, send their condolences to the Russian side with the words of condemnation of this terrorist attack.