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“THE Washington You have no idea who you are dealing with “- Turkish President made this provocative statement on Sunday Recep Tayyip erdogan, responding to US criticism of missile defense S–400.
“The United States does not know who it is dealing with. You told us to send the S-400s to Russia.” But we are not a rogue state, we are Turkey, “he said.
In fact, raising the tones even higher, the Turkish President He suggested that the United States impose sanctions on his country.
“Whatever sanctions “Don’t be late, put them into practice,” Erdogan said, while launching “fire” on the United States over the F-35 program.
“We paid for the F-35s, but Washington never sent the fighters to Ankara,” he said.
“The tests were done and will continue to be done”
Turkish president Recep Tayyip Erdogan had confirmed the test of the Russian S-400 anti-missile system in his area Sinope in the Black Sea on Friday, while emphasizing that it was a success.
At the same time, speaking to journalists after the Muslim prayer on Friday, the Erdogan He said Turkey would not ask permission from anyone, especially the United States, to S–400.
“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 Greek S–300, 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.”
What’s new in the system test S–400 had caused the strong reaction from the USA
“The United States has been clear in its expectations that the S-400s will not go into operation.” We were also clear about the potential serious consequences for our security relationship if Turkey activates the system, “said a State Department spokesman.
“The Russian test systemic The S-400 is unacceptable behavior on the part of your ally North Atlantic Treaty Organization (NATO). “It further damages the alliance and poses an immediate threat to the F-35 fighter jets and systems of other US and NATO allies,” said the chairman of the US Senate Foreign Relations Committee.
Also, your official NATO had said that “nobody proof of the S-400 air defense system would be sad. “
