Russian Su-24 fighter jet

Russia says second pilot of downed warplane rescued in Syria

The plane's other pilot who died as he was fired at from the ground will posthumously be given Russia's highest award for valour, the Hero of Russia medal, Putin said.

Nov 25, 2015, 13:44 PM IST

Downed jet poses test for Russia's tough image: Chinese daily

 Russian President Vladimir Putin, who termed the downing of a Russian fighter jet by Turkey as a stab in the back, would be under pressure to make Turkey pay a price for its act and his personal prestige and Russia's tough image will be tested, a state-run Chinese daily has said.

Nov 25, 2015, 13:23 PM IST