Turkey advises citizens to delay trips to Russia

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Sunday 29 Nov 2015 - 11:44 Makkah mean time-17-2-1437 Pic: Anadolu Agency Ankara (IINA) – Turkish Foreign Ministry has asked its citizens to delay trips to Russia amid strained relations between the two countries, Anadolu Agency reported. "Within the framework of the recent developments in Turkey-Russia relations, it has been observed that our citizens have been having some difficulties with their trips to the Russian Federation and their residence within the said country as of November 24,” the ministry said in a statement Saturday. "Until this situation is cleared, we advise our citizens to delay non-urgent and non-significant trips to the said country," it added. At least 26 Turkish businessmen were taken into police custody in Russia's Black Sea city of Krasnodar late Wednesday, according to Turkish diplomatic sources. Anadolu Agency reported that five of the group returned to Turkey on Saturday morning. The Turkish embassy in Moscow has issued an advisory to its citizens in Russia, requesting them to carry their passports and ensure their visas and permits are valid. It also reiterated that they should "meticulously obey the rules in Russia and warnings from the Russian authorities." Two Turkish F-16 fighter jets on an aerial patrol intercepted an unidentified warplane on Tuesday within engagement rules when it intruded into Turkish airspace on the Syria border. AB/IINA