‘They knew the exact time and the exact place’: Putin accuses US of leaking flight path of doomed jet to Turkey… as his fearsome anti-aircraft missiles roll into Syria

‘They knew the exact time and the exact place’: Putin accuses US of leaking flight path of doomed jet to Turkey… as his fearsome anti-aircraft missiles roll into Syria

. Putin has accused the U.S. of being complicit in the destruction of its jet
. The Russian jet was downed by Turkey after it entered Turkish airspace
. He claimed Russia gave the U.S. the flight path data for the doomed aircraft
. This was either ‘leaked’ or it ‘does not control what its allies are doing’
. Meanwhile, today Russia’s fearsome S-400 missile systems arrived in Syria
. Putin has also agreed to coordinate airstrikes with France against ISIS

PUBLISHED: 00:29 GMT, 26 November 2015 | UPDATED: 03:15 GMT, 26 November 2015

Russian president Vladimir Putin has accused the U.S. of being complicit in the destruction of its military jet two days ago – suggesting the Americans knew exactly when and where it was travelling.

In a press conference at the Kremlin tonight, Putin said the Russians had given prior information to the U.S. of the flight path of the plane – but the U.S. had ‘leaked’ the information to Turkey.

In other developments, Putin’s dreaded S-400 anti-aircraft missile systems – mobilised in the wake of the jet’s destruction – were photographed being unloaded from military transports in Syria.

He also vowed to join France in coordinating bombing campaigns against ISIS forces and agreed to share intelligence information.

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Vladimir Putin has accused the U.S. of knowing exactly when and where the doomed Russian jet was travelling

In a joint press conference with French President Francois Hollande, Putin also defended his decision to mobilise the feared S-400 anti aircraft missiles

Russia has accused Turkey of ‘planned provocation’ and supporting ISIS in selling human organs after one of Moscow’s fighter jets was shot down by the Turkish army (pictured)

Flight: This map shows the route of the Russian jet (shown in red), based on data released by the Turkish army, including where it violated Turkish airspace, and the area in the Turkomen Mountains where it crashed
It is hoped the move will be the start of closer ties between Moscow and the U.S.-led anti-ISIS coalition following the Paris terror attacks – despite the animosity brewing over the downed jet.

The Turkish military shot the Russian Su-24 warplane close to the Syrian border on Tuesday after they said it entered the country’s airspace, causing a rift in relations.

Both pilots ejected from the plane and one, Captain Konstantin Murakhtin, was rescued by Russian special forces after he landed in the forest in rebel-held territory but the other, Lieutenant Colonel Oleg Peshkov was shot dead by rebels.

Putin told gathered media: ‘The American side, which leads the coalition that Turkey belongs to, knew about the location and time of our planes’ flights, and we were hit exactly there and at that time.

‘Why did we pass this information to the Americans? Either they were not controlling what their allies were doing, or they are leaking this information all over the place.’

Ahead of the conference, Putin and Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan traded barbs, with the Russian leader saying he was waiting for an apology and Erdogan ruling out any such move.

Putin has dismissed as ‘rubbish’ Turkey’s claim that it would not have shot down the jet if it had known it was Russian.

‘They [our planes] have identification signs and these are well visible. Instead of… ensuring this never happens again, we are hearing unintelligible explanations and statements that there is nothing to apologise about.’

Meanwhile, Vladimir Putin’s feared S-400 anti-aircraft battalions have landed in Syria ready to destroy any threats to his airforce.

The surface-to-air missile systems are capable of striking down targets up to 250miles away and were instantly deployed to the region in the wake of Tuesday’s confrontation.

Pictures emerged today of the state-of-the-art missile systems’ arrival to the battlefields of Syria, while the war of words between Putin and Erdogan intensified.

Russia’s fearsome S-400 anti-aircraft missile systems (pictured) are capable of hitting targets 250miles away

Photographs emerged today of the missile carriers being deployed in Latakia, northern Syria

The state-of-the-art, long range surface to air missiles are unloaded from a Russian military transport

Boasting a massive strike range, the S-400 will be able to protect Russian aircraft across most of Syria

The highly advanced S-400 anti-aircraft system Russia has deployed to Latakia offers a massive 250mile wide strike range – allowing it to target a vast swathe of Turkey and Syria (illustrated)

The S-400s are based in Syria’s coastal province of Latakia, just 30miles from the border with Turkey and are capable of striking targets a huge ranges with deadly precision.

Today Putin defended his decision to mobilise the weaponry after the attack by Turkey which he considered a betrayal.

In a joint press conference with Francois Hollande at the Kremlin, Putin claimed Russia had given prior information to the U.S. of the flight path of the plane and questioned why this was not passed on to Turkey, a member of the U.S.-led coalition.

He also justified his decision to deploy new weapons systems to Syria, namely the state-of-the-art S-400.

‘We did not have those systems in Syria [previously] because we believed that our airforce was working at an altitude which would not be reachable by terrorists.

‘They do not have this equipment capable of shooting down the aircraft at 3,000 to 4,000 metres.

‘We didn’t even think that we could receive a strike from a party that we thought to be our partner.

‘If we thought of this before, we would have established the systems capable to protect our aircraft.

‘The reason we didn’t do this is because we thought Turkey to be a friendly country. We are our establishing our system S-400 which is capable of long range strikes and it is one of the most effective systems of this type in the world.’

The S-400’s range means its missiles could reach deep into Turkey or pose a potential threat to US-led coalition planes – adding yet another dangerous element to an already volatile mix of competing military interests in Syria.

‘It’s a capable weapons system that poses a significant threat to anyone,’ a US official speaking on condition of anonymity told AFP. ‘There are significant concerns related to air operations in Syria.’

Accusations flung back and forth from both Russia and Turkey in the wake of the confrontation have further aggravated the situation.

While Russia today launched a swathe of initiatives designed to hurt Turkey’s economy, it also accused the country of purchasing oil from ISIS – a charge Turkey vehemently denies.

Turkish president Recep Tayyip Erdogan lashed out at the claims, calling them slanderous.

He said: ‘They claim Turkey is buying oil from [ISIS]. Shame on you. Those who claim we buy oil from Daesh are obliged to prove it. If not, you are a slanderer.’
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Looks like Putin is having Turkey for Thanksgiving! Internet pranksters turn their eye on Russia’s diplomatic crisis with brilliant memes

The internet has reacted to Russia’s diplomatic tussle with Turkey the way it usually does – with memes.

Turkey shot down a Russian fighter jet over Syria on Tuesday after claiming it strayed into its airspace and then ignored several warnings.

Russian President Vladimir Putin said the shooting down, which led to the death of one pilot, was a ‘stab in the back’ and would have ‘serious consequences’.

Today, on the American holiday of Thanksgiving, social media users suggested Putin will be having ‘Turkey for dinner’.

Parody: Social media pranksters have reacted to Russia’s diplomatic battle with Turkey with memes, with one showing Vladimir Putin (right) chasing Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan with a rifle

Tussle: In another meme, US President Barack Obama asks Putin what he is having for Thanksgiving, to which he replies: ‘Turkey’

Defiance: Another meme highlights the fact that Russia warplanes have strayed into Turkish airspace at least three times, angering President Erdogan (top and bottom right)

One meme shows Putin chasing Turkish counterpart Recep Tayyip Erdogan through a field with a hunting rifle.

Another shows a mock conversation between Putin and US President Barack Obama, who asks him: ‘What will you be having for Thanksgiving dinner?’

Putin replies: ‘Turkey.’

One meme highlights the fact that Russian warplanes have strayed into other countries’ airspace without warning and into Turkey’s at least three times in the last two months.

In a mock exchange with President Erdogan, Putin says: ‘Sultan WTF why are you shooting down my planes?

Erdogan replies: ‘Tsar I told you that if Russian planes violate Turkish airspace we will shoot them down.’

Finally, Putin says: ‘But I violate other countries airspace all the time and no one ever dares to shoot down one of my planes.’

Another, which gets straight to the point, has Putin saying: ‘Fine… I’ll roast my own Turkey.’

To the point: Another meme, in the wake of Turkey shooting down a Russian jet over Syria, has Putin saying: ‘Looks like I’m having Turkey for Christmas’

In a parody of both the diplomatic situation and hit fantasy drama Game of Thrones, actor Sean bean says: ‘Brave yourself, Russia is coming over for Turkey’

Vengeance: Another meme featuring Putin, who described the shooting down of his warplane as a ‘stab in the back’, has him saying: ‘Fine… I’ll roast my own Turkey’

The memes, and Thanksgiving, come as Turkey released audio recordings of what it claims are its military warning the Russian jets who flew through its airspace.

The recordings revealed that the plane was warned several times that it was approaching Turkey and was told to change course.

A voice was heard saying: ‘This is Turkish Air Force speaking on guard. You are approaching Turkish air space. Change your heading south immediately.’

Two pilots ejected from the Russian Su-24 bomber before it was destroyed by Turkish jets.

Captain Konstantin Murakhtin, who was rescued from rebel held territory, claimed they were given no warning they were violating Turkish airspace.

His co-pilot, Lieutenant Colonel Oleg Peshkov, was killed by local rebels after their plane was shot down.

Russia has since moved its fearsome S-400 anti aircraft missile system, capable of shooting down a plane from 250 miles away, to the Turkey-Syria border.

International relations: One user mocked up a pretend conversation between several countries in the wake of the destroyed jet, in which many countries have been trying to mend relations between Russia and Turkey

Reaction: A meme in which Putin is says, ‘Frying Turkey this week? Me too’, suggests Russia will retaliate for the shooting down of their jet

Russia has accused Turkey of ‘planned provocation’ and supporting ISIS in selling human organs after one of Moscow’s fighter jets was shot down by the Turkish army (pictured)

Tensions: Russia’s S-400 anti-aircraft systems (pictured) are highly advanced and capable of striking jets travelling up to 250miles away

It accused Turkey, which it branded ‘associates of terrorists’, of deliberately provoking it by shooting down the jet.

World leaders have been scrambling to defuse tensions between the two countries.

Turkey’s EU minister said today that the two countries do not have the luxury of unfriendly relations.

Speaking in Ankara, Volkan Bozkir said he expected ties with Moscow to be maintained following the incident, which elicited a furious response from President Vladimir Putin.

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