Kremlin Says Russia Is in Touch with Turkey on Fate of Russian S-400 Missiles
Hürriyet reported the deal could help Türkiye end CAATSA sanctions and restore defense ties with Washington, while limiting the S-400 dispute to a Gulf buyer.
- The Kremlin confirmed on Friday that Russia remains in active communication with Turkish authorities regarding the status of Ankara's S-400 air defense missile systems, following reports that Türkiye is considering a potential resale of the equipment.
- The Kremlin confirmed on Friday that Russia remains in active communication with Turkish authorities regarding the status of Ankara's S-400 air defense missile systems, following reports that Türkiye is considering a potential resale of the equipment.
- The proposed offloading of the S-400 batteries is seen as a strategic move by Ankara to resolve a long-standing dispute with Washington, potentially paving the way for the lifting of CAATSA sanctions and restoring Türkiye's access to the U.S. F-35 fighter jet program.
- While Kremlin spokesperson Dmitry Peskov characterized the issue as extremely sensitive, the discussions highlight the intricate geopolitical balancing act between Moscow, Ankara, and Washington over strategic defense procurement in the region.
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Turkey has sold its Russian S-400 air defense systems to a Gulf country. Ankara has thus come closer to acquiring American F-35 fighter jets, which the United States blocked precisely because Turkey bought the aforementioned Russian anti-missile systems.
Moscow in Talks With Turkey About Possible Resale of Missile Systems
The Kremlin said on Friday that it was in touch with Turkey about the fate of Russian S-400 missile systems, which Ankara owns, after a news outlet reported that Turkey was poised to transfer the air defense missiles to an unnamed Gulf country.
Turkey in talks with Kremlin over control of Russian-made S-400 missile defense system
The Kremlin confirmed Friday it is holding discussions with Turkish leaders over future control over the Russian-made S-400 missile defense system, as Turkey looks for ways to gain access to U.S. jet fighters.
Türkiye Could Offload Its Russian S-400s to the Gulf in Bid to Rejoin America’s Defense Club
Türkiye is reportedly preparing to sell its Russian-made S-400 air defense systems to a Gulf country in a move aimed at removing US sanctions and restoring full defense cooperation with Washington, Turkish newspaper Hürriyet reported on July 10. We bring you stories from the ground. Your support keeps our team in the field. DONATE NOW According to the outlet, the deal has already been fully agreed, with the final obstacles removed overnight. An…
Purchased by Ankara several years ago at the cost of strong tensions with its Western allies, these Russian defence systems could soon change ownership. ...
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