Davutoglu says Turkey will impose sanctions on Russia if needed

Turkish authorities have been discussing possible counter measures against Russia and will impose sanctions if needed, Turkish Prime Minister Ahmet Davutoglu said.

Speaking to fellow party members at a parliamentary meeting of the ruling Justice and Development Party (AK Party) in Ankara on Tuesday, Davutoglu said that Turkey was contemplating its own set of measures and would choose to implement sanctions against Russia if Moscow's remain in place.

He also said that Ankara remains open to talks with Russia at any time but it is against anyone dictating any terms to Turkey.

However, Davutoglu did not specify on what kind of measures Ankara is considering taking against Moscow.