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US Secretary of State Anthony Blinkon, in a telephone conversation with Turkish Foreign Minister Mevlut Cavusoglu, called Ankara to abandon Russian S-400 anti-aircraft missile systems. This is stated in a statement published by the press service of the State Department.
The Secretary of State asked Turkey to abandon Russia’s S-400 missile systems. Anthony Blinkon has expressed support for the ongoing talks between Turkey and Greece, AP reported.
Turkey will not give up the S-400, considers Russia an important player
But contacts with the United States continue, despite its position
Anthony Blinkon also expressed his condolences for the death of Turkish hostages in northern Iraq and confirmed that the Kurdish Workers Party (PKK) is responsible for the murders.
The United States defines the group as a terrorist organization, Anthony Blinkon said.
The United States and Turkey also discussed the importance of strengthening cooperation and support to resolve the political conflict in Syria.
Turkey and the United States can agree on the Russian S-400
The United States wants Turkey not to use the S-400
Russia and Turkey signed an agreement to supply Russian S-400 air defense systems in 2017. Turkey was the first NATO country to acquire these systems from Russia.
Ankara’s decision provoked a strong reaction from the United States and the Alliance. The United States continues to try to get Turkey to abandon Russia’s air defense systems. Due to the fact that Turkey does not give in to pressure and does not ditch the S-400, Washington excluded Ankara from the American program to produce fifth-generation F-35 fighters, remember TASS.
Turkey will not ask the US for permission to receive another S-400 from Russia
“No country will determine our national defense measures”
Furthermore, the United States has long threatened Turkey with unilateral sanctions over the purchase of the S-400, but has been reluctant to take such steps, fearing further deterioration in relations with its key NATO ally.
Ankara has warned that it will not leave without response the application of such sanctions.
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