Turkey and US to set up joint working group over Ankara’s purchase of Russian S-400 missile defense systems — RT World News

 Turkey and the United States have begun talks to form a joint working group regarding Ankara’s purchase of Russian S-400 missile defense systems, Foreign Minister Mevlut Cavusoglu has announced.

US sanctions no obstacle to Russia-Turkey military ties: Lavrov | Al Jazeera

Russia’s Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov has said the military cooperation between his country and Turkey would not be deterred by the sanctions imposed by the United States on Ankara over its acquisition of a Russian missile defence system.

Turchia si aspetta che USA ritirino urgentemente sanzioni per gli S-400 - Ministro della Difesa - Sputnik Italia

Gli Stati Uniti hanno approvato all'inizio di questo mese una legge che autorizzava sanzioni contro la Turchia per l'acquisizione dei sistemi di difesa missilistica S-400 russi che Washington ritiene incompatibili con i requisiti della NATO.

Acquisto degli S-400 russi: USA sanzionano industrie difesa turche - L'Antidiplomatico

Le autorità statunitensi hanno imposto restrizioni alle industrie turche della difesa della Presidenza, al direttore di Ismail Demir e ad altri tre dipendenti, secondo quanto riferito dal Dipartimento di Stato americano.

Turkey Continuing to Check, Prepare Russian-Made S-400s for Deployment - Tasnim News Agency

The Turkish military is checking the S-400 air defense systems and preparing them for deployment, Defense Minister Hulusi Akar stated on Saturday.

US issues more threats to NATO ally Turkey after Erdogan confirms tests of Russian-made S-400 systems — RT World News

 Turkey’s tests of its Russian-made S-400 air defense systems violate Ankara’s commitment to NATO and may hamper its security relations with the US, the Pentagon has said, after President Recep Tayyip Erdogan confirmed the drills.

Turkey Not Going to Discuss S-400 Tests with US, Erdogan Says - Tasnim News Agency

Turkey will not have any consultations with the United States regarding tests of the S-400 air defense systems purchased from Russia, President Recep Tayyip Erdogan said on Friday, adding that Washington's approach is not binding.

Mattis slams ‘authoritarian’ Turkey but still wants it to buy F-35 jets

US Defense Secretary James Mattis reportedly lambasted Turkey’s authoritarianism and human rights record, but warned that removing Ankara from F-35 program would result in the aircraft’s production break and delivery delays.

US Official Warns That Turkey’s Russian Missile Purchase May Nix F-35 Jet Sale

Washington will impose sanctions on Turkey if Ankara goes ahead with the planned purchase of S-400 air-defense missile systems from Russia, the State Department said on Tuesday.

Qatari FM Dismisses Reported Saudi Threats over S-400 Deal

Qatar's foreign minister dismissed reports of threats of military action by Saudi Arabia over Doha's plans to acquire the Russian-made S-400 air defense system, saying Qatar's decision to buy weapons is a "sovereign" one.

Saudi Arabia threatens ‘military action’ if Qatar purchases Russian S-400 systems – report

Saudi Arabia has reportedly threatened “military action” against Qatar should its neighbor acquire Russian S-400 missile defense systems, according to Le Monde, citing a letter from King Salman to the French presidency.

Turkey Threatens to Deny US Access to Incirlik Base

 Turkish Foreign Minister Mevlut Cavusoglu warned that Ankara may close Incirlik air base for Washington.
"There are no reasons why the US will not supply F-35s to us. We do not want to spoil relations with our US ally," Cavusoglu said, as quoted by the NTV broadcaster.

Quand l’idée de voir des S-300 en Syrie donne des sueurs froides à Israël

L’éventuel déploiement de systèmes S-300 russes en Syrie préoccupe au plus haut niveau les autorités israéliennes. Ces propos ont été tenus par le ministre israélien de l’Environnement dans une interview avec l’agence Sputnik, à l’occasion du Forum économique de Saint-Pétersbourg.

Russia's S-400 Supplies to Turkey Will Not Be Affected by Sanctions

The US House of Representatives has proposed a bill which threatens to halt foreign arms sales to Turkey over Ankara's planned purchase of Russian S-400 surface-to-air missile systems.

US State Department expresses ‘serious concerns’ about Turkey’s potential acquisition of S-400

The U.S. State Department expressed serious concerns about Turkey’s potential acquisition of Russia-made S-400 air-defence system.

Syrian Air Defenses Intercepted 71 Cruise Missile Lunched by Western Coalition

The Russian General Staff said a total of 71 cruise missiles out of 103 had been intercepted by Syria, adding that no government military airfrield had been damaged as a result of the attack.

US Senate Warns Russia of Sanctions if S-400 Sold to Any Foreign Nations

A group of US lawmakers led by Senator Bob Menendez told the State Department in a letter that any sale of Russian S-400 air defense system should lead to new punitive measures as stipulated in the Countering America’s Adversaries Through Sanctions Act (CAATSA).

US Threatens Turkey with Sanctions in Case of Russian S-400 Purchase: Reports

The United States has urged Turkey to abandon the purchase of the S-400 anti-aircraft missile system from Russia, warning Ankara of the consequences of its decision, Haberturk reported citing a source in Washington.

Russia Plans to Sign Contract to Deliver Second Batch of S-400 Systems to Turkey

Russia and Turkey plan to sign a contract on the delivery of the second batch of the S-400 air defense missile systems in 2020, a military diplomatic source told TASS on Wednesday.

Russia Deploys Last Batch of S-400 Air Defense Systems to Syria

The Russian military has delivered new units of its state-of-the-art S-400 anti-aircraft systems to Syria.
Videos provided by the country's Defense Ministry show the arrival of four of the systems, RT reported.