The assassination of Russia’s ambassador in Turkey creates a crisis for Erdogan

Turkish and Russian officials labeled the assassination of Andrey Karlov, Moscow's envoy to Turkey, at an art exhibition in Ankara a “terrorist” attack. Karlov was shot in the back by a gunman who, according to reports, proceeded to shout jihadist slogans. Russian President Vladimir Putin said the attack was “a provocation” that wouldn't affect the thaw in […]

Source: http://www.washingtonpost.com/blogs/worldviews/wp/2016/12/19/the-assassination-of-russias-ambassador-in-turkey-creates-a-crisis-for-erdogan/