Story highlights Russia says it fired on a Turkish vessel to avoid a collision

The incident comes amid high tensions following Turkey's downing of a Russian jet

Moscow has accused Ankara of working with ISIS in Syria

(CNN) A Russian warship has fired warning shots at a Turkish boat as the two vessels threatened to collide.

The incident occurred on Sunday 22 kilometers (13 miles) north of the Greek island of Limnos in the Aegean Sea, according to a statement from the Russian Defense Ministry.

Relations between Russia and Turkey have been tense since a Russian jet operating in Syria was shot down by the Turkish military on November 24 , killing one pilot. Another Russian soldier died during a rescue mission that retrieved the surviving crew member.

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Speaking to Turkish media Sunday, the country's Foreign Minister Mevlut Cavusoglu said more information was needed from the crew aboard the Turkish fishing boat before a proper response could be issued.

"We are not on the side of escalating tension, we are on the side of de-escalating tense situations through dialogue," Cavusoglu said, according to the DHA news agency.

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