(MENAFN- Kuwait News Agency (KUNA)) The Turkish Foreign Ministry on Saturday asked its citizens to delay trips to Russia unless necessary amid strained relations between the two countries.
"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 on Wednesday, the ministry said.
Moreover, 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.
The Turkish move appears to come in response to a recent similar step by Moscow which recommended its citizens in Turkey to return home.
"We recommend our citizens residing in Turkey for special reasons to return to Russia," the Russian Foreign Ministry said in a statement.
Two Turkish F-16 fighter jets on an aerial patrol intercepted a Russian warplane on Tuesday when it intruded into Turkish airspace on the Syrian border.
The intruding aircraft was warned about the violation 10 times within five minutes before it was shot down, the Turkish army said.
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