Pentagon: Operating S-400 system by Turkey endangers security relations

The Pentagon emphasized that Turkey's testing of the Russian "S-400" system is a step inconsistent with Ankara's obligations as an ally of Washington, and it also puts security relations at risk.

Pentagon: Operating S-400 system by Turkey endangers security relations
23 October, 2020   17:11
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"We have been clear and consistent in our position: operating the S-400 system is inconsistent with Turkey's obligations as an ally of the United States and NATO. We object to Turkey's testing of this system, which has dire consequences for our security relationship," the US Defense Department said in a statement ".

It mentioned that Washington has suspended Turkey's participation in the program to manufacture F-35 fighters due to this issue, considering that the issue of the "S-400" system remains "a major obstacle to progress elsewhere in the bilateral relationship" between the two countries.

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