- Russian President Vladimir Putin announced additional measures against Turkey on Saturday in response to the recent downing of a Russian bomber on the Syrian border.
- The new sanctions include the suspension of visa-free travel, halting tours and chartered flights to Turkey and a ban on the hiring of Turkish nationals.
- Shortly before the decree, Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan voiced regret over the incident, saying his country was "truly saddened" by the event and wished it hadn't occurred.
- Previously: Russia hits back at Turkey (Nov. 26 2015)
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