"We decisively condemn this despicable terrorist attack. The terrorist was eliminated. A thorough investigation will be carried out, and all responsible will face the Turkish justice," the ministry said in a statement.
"We will not allow this crime to cast a shadow on Russia-Turkey relations," the ministry stressed adding that the visit of the Turkish foreign minister to Moscow will take place despite the tragedy.
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Turkish Foreign Ministry condemns `Despicable` murder of Russian Ambassador
20 December 2016
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Russian Ambassador to Turkey Andrey Karlov was killed by a gunman at an art gallery exhibition opening in Ankara earlier on Monday. Three other people were also injured in the attack.
