[DarthVader]

Erdogan was trying to patch up things with Putin and was making progress but now it looks to be souring as a result of the coup. Here are a few articles from the Russian press from the last two days. The Turks look to be deluded on this. Compare Moscow’s statements to that of the Turks and there is divergence and the Russians look to be backing off:

http://rbth.com/opinion/2016/07/16/turkey-coup-why-did-the-military-try-to-overthrow-erdogan_612237

http://rbth.com/international/2016/07/17/how-will-the-attempted-coup-in-turkey-affect-moscow-ankara-relations_612303e

https://rbth.com/news/2016/07/16/russia-not-considering-lifting-embargo-on-turkish-goods_612245

[DarthVader]

Link to Russia Ankara relations:

http://rbth.com/international/2016/07/17/how-will-the-attempted-coup-in-turkey-affect-moscow-ankara-relations_612303

[SE Mom]

Thanks. Just getting more coffee, will read..

In related news, the commander (Turk) of Incirlik has been arrested and the White House has asked the media to stay quiet about anything to do with the base due to ongoing, sensitive talks with Erdogan.