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At the same time, talking to reporters after Muslim prayer Friday, the Erdogan He added that Turkey would not ask anyone, especially the United States, for permission to test the S-400s.
“The tests were correct, they were done and they continue to be done. The American approach does not oblige us for any reason, because what good is having them if we don’t try them? Of course, we are not going to consult the United States on this matter. Not just for the S-400, but for many of our light and heavy weapons. “For part of what has been bought from the United States, we have already carried out tests and now we will continue the tests and exercises in a similar way,” Erdogan told Turkish public television TRT.
The Turkish president also referred to the Greek S-300s, noting that Washington does not ask Athens about these missiles. “Obviously the Russian weapon we have is bothering them. We are determined to continue on our way.”
News of the S-400 system test has sparked strong US reaction.
“The United States was clear about its expectations that the S-400s would not be operational.” We were also clear about the possible serious implications for our security relationship if Turkey activates the system. ” State Department.
“Testing the Russian S-400 system is unacceptable behavior by an ally of the North Atlantic Treaty Organization (NATO).” It further damages the alliance and poses an immediate threat to F-35 fighter jets and fighters. systems from other US allies and NATO, “said the chairman of the US Senate Foreign Relations Committee.
Furthermore, a NATO official had stated that “any test of the S-400 air defense system would be regrettable.”
The news about the test of the Russian system was confirmed on Thursday by the Turkish Defense Minister, Hulusi akar, noting that Turkey is still open to buying a “Patriot” missile system from the United States, even though it bought the S-400.
We have every right to speak about Nagorno-Karabakh.
“Turkey has the right to participate in a solution for Nagorno-Karabakh, as does Russia,” he said, adding that he hoped the two countries could work together to achieve that goal.
He also expressed his belief that the Minsk Group (France, Russia, USA) has made no progress in resolving the crisis.
“We continue to work with Russia in Syria and Libya.” I hope that we can take the appropriate measures in Karabakh and solve the problem at last, “he said.
