Russian Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov has cancelled a visit to Turkey on Wednesday, agencies report.
Russian Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov has advised Russians not to visit Turkey and said the threat of terrorism there was the no less than in Egypt, where a Russian passenger plane was brought down last month.
Natali Tours, one of Russia’s largest tour operators, has suspended the sale of package holidays to Turkey, news website Gazeta.rureports.
According to a press release from the company, the decision is based on President Vladimir Putin’s decree of 8 November announcing measures aimed at “ensuring the safety of Russian citizens”.
A sharp reduction in Russian tourists visiting Turkey could have a big impact. Recent figures from the Turkish authorities suggest Russians are the second biggest visitors by nationality.
