US EditionErdogan Reportedly Asked Putin to Consider Taking Back His S-400 Missile Systems
- Turkey is seeking to return the Russian-made S-400 air defense systems to Russia, representing a potential shift in its defense strategy, according to Bloomberg reports.
- President Recep Tayyip Erdogan discussed the S-400 return with Russian President Vladimir Putin, amidst ongoing pressure from Washington.
- U.S. Ambassador to Turkey Tom Barrack stated that Ankara is closer to giving up the S-400s, predicting a resolution within four to six months.
- Returning the S-400s may allow Turkey to regain access to the American F-35 program and lift U.S. sanctions against its defense industry.
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Report: Erdogan asks Putin to take back S-400 missiles to appease US
Report: Erdogan asks Putin to take back S-400 missiles to appease US. Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan has raised with his Russian counterpart the possibility of returning the S-400 air defense systems to Moscow. The United States is holding ongoing talks with Turkey over its desire to rejoin the F-35 fighter jet program, from which ... Report Erdogan asks Putin to take back S-400 missiles to appease US The post Report Erdogan asks Putin t…
Turkey seeks to recover the anti-aircraft missile systems (ZDC) C-400 Triumph, purchased from Russia in 2017, reported to Bloomberg on 17 December, citing sources.
Turkey wants to return the S-400 anti-aircraft missile systems it bought from Russia nearly a decade ago. The move would put an end to a controversial deal that has soured its relations with the United States and other NATO members.
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