Putin approves sanctions on Turkey after jet downing

Russian President Vladimir Putin signed a document Nov. 28 that introduces sharp economic sanctions on Turkey, which include banning Turkish employment in the country, according to a statement by the Kremlin press service.

"Russian President V.V. Putin has signed a Decree 'On Measures to Guarantee National Security in the Russian Federation and Protect Russian Citizens Against Criminal and Other Illegal Actions, and on Special Economic Measures Against the Turkish Republic," the statement said.

Sputnik reported that the decree included an item that bans employment of Turkish citizens in Russia starting from the first day of next year. 

The visa-free regime between the countries will be partially suspended. However, "the measure does not concern Turkish nationals who have a temporary or permanent resident permit, as well as Turkish staff of diplomatic or consular missions in Russia and their families," Sputnik said. 

Russian travel agencies will have to stop selling tours to Turkey after Jan. 1, 2016, according to Kremlin. "The directive is part of a decree that seeks to boost national security in Russia," Sputnik said.  

"Travel operators and agencies should refrain from selling tourist products to Russian citizens that involves going to the Turkish Republic."

Charter air transportation between Russia and Turkey will also be banned.

Russia will also restrict import of certain Turkish goods except for the goods imported for personal use to an extent permitted by law of the Eurasian Economic Union (EEU), the statement said.

Besides, the activities of Turkish organizations in Russia will also be restricted, Kremlin said. 

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