Vlad Putin Postpones visit to Turkey

[SUKHOV Profile]

It comes amid diplomatic tension between Moscow and Ankara over Russia's support for the flagging Syrian regime.

Russia is one of President Bashar al Assad's closest remaining allies and has blocked tougher UN resolutions against Damascus.

Turkey seized "illegal cargo" from a Syrian passenger plane after fighter jets were scrambled to force a Damascus-bound Airbus A-320 to land.

The plane, with around 30 passengers, was suspected of carrying military equipment from Moscow.

But it was allowed to continue its journey after some of its cargo was confiscated. It is unclear exactly what was alleged to have been aboard, or what has been seized.

"There is illegal cargo on the plane that should have been reported," Turkish foreign minister Ahmet Davutoglu said.

Turkey's NTV news channel said it was believed to be missile parts, while state-run TRT channel speculated it could be communications equipment.

The Russian embassy in Ankara contacted the government, demanding an explanation for the forced landing, saying it had put the lives of passengers at risk.

Following the forced landing in Ankara, Turkey warned its airline companies against using Syrian airspace to avoid a possible retaliation.

http://news.sky.com/story/996137/putin-postpones-turkey-trip-amid-syria-tensions




I'd be a little vexed too. Now, Don't get me wrong. I have Russian Family on the Eastern side (Khabarovsk) and Putin is just as bad as our western counterparts. Corruption runs rampant, and The Russians do not like him at all (unless you are a crazy cold war kid).


I fear for the tensions rising to an all time high. WE MUST STOP ourselves, and our brothers from all other countries from being dragged into any conflicts. WE ARE ALL united peoples.

This goes for the good muslims
the good christians
the good athiests
the good jews
the good pagans
the good agnostics
good democrats
good republicans, etc.

we are civilized people. WE just want to live prosperous happy lives. We have no reason to have knives to each other's throats....