Russian President Vladimir Putin says his telephone call to Turkey's leader both expressed condolences for the Istanbul airport bombing, but also started a process of improving relations with the country. Putin said Russia is lifting its ban on package tours to Turkey and he ordered ministers to begin other measures to restore relations.
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(File photo) Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan (L) greets Russian President Vladimir Putin as he officially arrives for the G20 summit in Antalya, Turkey, November 15, 2015.
