Turkish fighter jets downed a Russian fighter jet early morning on 24 November on Turkish Syrian border. The official reason for the assault was given as air space violation and so-called “rules of engagement”. Yet many Turkish officials indicated the hostile political line of Russia against Turkey in Syria and made bullying statements essentially saying “do not test our strength, you will pay for it”. One can also clearly see the real essence of the motive and attitude of the government from belligerent and menacing headlines in media outlets both those government mouthpieces and those...