Russia discussed declaring war on Turkey after jet was shot down but decided against it
Russia discussed declaring war on Turkey after jet was shot down but decided against it –
Daily Mirror – The Su-24 being shot down last month gave grounds for war, Russian Prime Minister Dmitry Medvedev has claimed.
Russia discussed declaring war on Turkey after its Su-24 was shot down last month, it has been revealed.
Prime Minister Dmitry Medvedev has said the incident on November 24, which resulted in the death of a Russian pilot, gave grounds for war.
However Russia decided against “symmetrical response”.
Mr Medvedev told a Russian TV station: “What did 20th-century countries used to do in a similar situation? A war began.
“That was a direct assault on a foreign state. In the present situation a war is the worst what could happen.
“That’s why a decision was taken not to give a symmetrical answer to what the Turks had done.
“Yet we had to make them understand they’re going to hold responsibility for their actions.
“Exactly for that reason and for the safety of our citizens the relevant decisions were taken.”