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Moscow Restarts Air Travel for Russians to Turkey

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Moscow Restarts Air Travel for Russians to Turkey

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Moscow Friday lifted a temporary ban on air travel for Russian citizens to Turkey imposed over fears of unrest after a failed coup in the country.

"From July 22, 2016 regular air connections for all airlines making flights from the territory of Russia to Turkey are reestablished," the transport ministry said in a statement released overnight.

Moscow blocked Russian citizens from flying to Turkey Saturday in the wake of a bloody coup attempt that rocked the country and President Vladimir Putin ordered officials to help holidaymakers return home.

Airlines cancelled flights over the weekend before restarting air travel only for non-Russian citizens.

Source: News Agencies, Edited by website team