MOSCOW, December 1. / TASS /. The conflict between Moscow and Ankara, which arose after the November 24 Turkish F-16 fighter bomber shot down a Russian Su-24M, it has become one of the most debated topics on the sidelines of the UN climate conference in Paris. The presidents of Russia and Turkey Vladimir Putin and Recep Tayyip Erdogan at the same time were among the 150 Heads of State and Government participating in the forum.
A few days before the event, Erdogan urged the Russian side to positively discuss the crisis in bilateral relations.
“We speak Russian,” Let’s discuss these issues between us, within our borders, we find a solution, “- he said, adding that” a forum on climate in Paris can be a good opportunity “.
Not surprisingly, the likelihood that Putin and Erdogan will face, excited journalists, despite the fact that the representatives of Cream has repeatedly ruled out this situation.
To confirm the fact that the meeting was not necessary also to Russian president.
“With the President of Turkey, we have not met, are not met, the meeting was not”, – Putin said, answering journalists’ questions.
Problems arose long ago
The Russian president said that he was very sorry for the relations between Russia and Turkey for the construction of which he personally did a lot, but a number of problems in the dialogue with Ankara originated long ago.
Among such problems – the presence on the territory of Turkish terrorists who were subversive activities in Russia.
“We have been asked to pay attention to the fact that representatives of terrorist organizations, who fought and try to fight us in arms in some regions of Russia, including – in the North Caucasus, “float” on the territory of Turkey, “- gave the example of the president, stressing that Moscow asked Ankara to” cease this practice “.
” However, the fix that they are on the territory of Turkey Republic living in protected secret services and the police regions, and then, using a visa-free regime, emerge again in our territory, and we continue to deal with them “, – Putin said.
On 28 November President of the Russian Federation signed a decree on application special economic measures against Turkey, providing, including suspension from January 1, 2016 of an agreement with Turkey on visa-free regime.
The political tensions between Moscow and Ankara emerged not today, very different point of view, the two countries call each other strategic partners, were in the settlement of the situation in Syria and on the issue of reunification of the Crimea with Russia and events It is known as the Armenian Genocide. However, until now all the differences outweighed the economic and strategic interests, too much has been invested, including energy projects, and border security issues were not the last value. However, the incident with the Su-24M reversed decades of partnership.
It is no coincidence, Putin called it a “stab in the back”.
Obama and other intermediaries
At the same time in the world to understand that the conflict between the two countries will not contribute to stabilization in the area Syrian conflict and can damage efforts to create a united front the fight against terrorism. That is why on the sidelines of a conference in Paris constantly appeals for Ankara and Moscow to reduce tension. In particular, it was stated by UN Secretary General Ban Ki-moon.
A kind of intermediary between the parties in favor and US President Barack Obama. On Monday, he spoke with Putin on Tuesday morning appointment with Erdogan.
Obama “expressed his regret over the deaths of Russians”, as well as confidence in the fact that Russia and Turkey should “provide the de-escalation and avoid steps fraught with risk” aggravation of the situation. According to the key foreign policy adviser in the White House staff Ben Rhodes, it is necessary and to avoid “further complicate relations” between Moscow and Ankara, and “in the name of progress, which all need to be achieved to address the situation in Syria”.
The words of regret about obstrenii relations between the two countries are heard in these days not only in Paris.
Who pays the terrorists for oil
However, despite the fact that Erdogan expressed hope that the incident a Russian aircraft will not happen again, and said that upset by what had happened, Moscow has not waited for an official apology. Moreover, the Russian president has put forward serious charges against the Turkish authorities, in fact discredit their words of readiness to fight terrorism in the West.
Speaking to reporters in Paris, Putin stressed that the financial support terrorists in Syria continues, and Russia has reason to believe that the Russian Su-24 was shot down, to protect the supply of illegal oil from Syria to Turkey.
“Now we have additional evidence that from the places of production of oil, which controlled LIH (former name of “Islamic state”, an organization banned in Russia), this oil on a commercial scale is supplied to Turkey. And we have every reason to believe that the decision over whether to shoot down our aircraft, was dictated by the desire to ensure the safety of routes delivery of oil just to ports, from where it is shipped in tankers, “- said Putin.
For his part, Erdogan just a few minutes after the conversation, Putin told journalists that he was ready to resign, if confirmed the approval of the purchase of his country’s oil from “Islamic State” (IG).
But Russia insists that she has proof. Even before the incident with the Su-24M at the summit of the “twenty” in Antalya, Turkey, Putin showed the photos taken from a height of 5000 meters by Russian pilots. They are seen as cars carrying oil, lined up in a chain and go beyond the horizon. “It looks like a living oil pipe” – the Russian president described the photographs.
In Antalya dialogue with Erdogan was possible, and now Russia needs not only an apology, but an explanation – which side plays Ankara.
Putin recalled that often Russian pilots in Syria written on combat missiles words “our” or “For Paris”, meaning retribution terrorists of Russians who died in the terrorist attack against the aircraft “Kogalymavia” in the sky above Sinai or the French, who fell victims of the explosions in the capital of France. “And this bomber (Russian Su-24, who fought against terorristov in Syria) Turkish Air Force shot down the plane, what can we say about a broad coalition?” – Putin asked a rhetorical question.
At the same time in Paris, Russian President once again expressed the hope that a broad coalition to combat terrorism will be created. “We’re always behind this were, but this can not be achieved as long as someone would use a part of the terrorist organizations in order to achieve short-term goals,” – Putin said.
“But we will still strive to fold effective broad coalition. To Regional, parochial or financial interests of gone by the wayside before the global threat of terror “- the president said.