MOSCOW, February 10. The statements by the permanent representative of Turkey to the UN Halit cevica the refusal of Moscow from the dialogue with Ankara speak of a desire to absolve themselves of responsibility for the downed Russian bomber su-24. This was stated by the official representative of the Russian foreign Ministry Maria Zakharova.
“Once again, Turkey is trying to pretend that it is Moscow that ignores the calls for dialogue. Regard this not only as a propaganda move, ‘ she said. – We believe that these steps are intended to disclaim all responsibility for the destruction of the Russian plane 24 November 2015 and murder of the commander of the crew”.
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According to Zakharova, “we should not think that this promotion Ankara will remain unanswered”. “That line, which continues to adhere to the Turkish government, namely, the categorical refusal to recognize and accept guilt for the destruction of Russian aircraft and the death of soldiers, the stubborn refusal to punish implicated in this crime individuals, the constant propaganda against Russia in Syria, the continued use of double standards in the fight against international terrorism – all this creates preconditions for resuming full-fledged dialogue with Turkey in any foreseeable future”, – said the diplomat.
“On the contrary, recently we are facing increasing anti-Russian rhetoric, baseless accusations. All this has nothing to do with reality, nothing to do with reality”, – noted the official representative of the guardian.
