Turkey has advised citizens not to travel to Russia

Turkey has advised its citizens not to travel to Russia.

It comes amid the escalating tension between the two countries over Turkey's shooting down of a Russian military jet near the Syrian border.

Turkey's foreign ministry has said it is advising against non-urgent trips, following difficulties faced by Turkish visitors and residents in Russia.

This news follows reports that Turkish businessmen were detained in Russia for visa irregularities while attending a trade fair.

Turkish President Tayyip Erdogan has warned Russia “not to play with fire”.