Putin: I regret the deterioration of relations with Turkey because I personally done a lot to build mutual relations

 Paris (RT) - Delegation of the Russian President Vladimir Putin lamented the deterioration of relations with Turkey, stressing that he personally has done a lot to build mutual relations with the Turks. Putin said at a news conference on the sidelines of the climate summit in Paris November 30, "I think we all feel sorry . I regret that too, because I personally done a lot to build these relationships over a long period of time. "Putin pointed out received assurances from the Turkish side that the decision of Russian aircraft dropped inside Syrian territory was not made ​​by Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan, but other people, but he also said that he For Russia, it does not matter who decided to drop the plane "Su -24" is in any way, "a big mistake" and was "a result of this criminal act two of our soldiers killed."

 On the other hand, stressed Putin's Russia to receive further evidence that a large amount of oil that Astkhrjh "Daash" link to Turkish territory, stressing that the shooting down of aircraft was intended to secure the functioning and the transit of oil, which Astkhrjh "Daash" organization in Syria to reach the ports that issued them.He said he did not see or meet with Erdogan in Paris on Monday during the summit. He pointed out that the claims of the Turks that they are protecting the Turkmen present in Syria just an excuse, adding: "Both I met share our opinion that there were not need to drop our aircraft," which did not pose a threat to Turkey.

 He added that the problems with Turkey in the fight against terrorism inside Russia were present for a long time, especially the elements of terrorist organizations, who were active in some regions of Russia, including in the North Caucasus, and fled to Turkey.

Putin said that the establishment of a broad coalition to combat the "Islamic state" would have been unthinkable because of the exploitation of some of these terrorists to achieve their goals Political short-term. On the meeting, which the Russian president collection with his US counterpart on the sidelines of the summit, Putin said they discussed pressing issues including the Syrian crisis.

 Putin said he and Obama have a common understanding about the political settlement in Syria. "The should have been talking about the need to reach a political settlement, it is necessary to work on a new constitution and new elections and monitor the results." Putin continued and they discussed the lists of terrorist groups and represents the moderate Syrian opposition.Source: Agencies