Turkey announced that it will not back down from its decision to buy Russian S-400 missile defense
systems despite U.S.’s
ultimatum.This has created tension between Ankara and
Washington, the NATO allies.
The S-400s are
not compatible with NATO’s defense systems. US said it would compromise its F-35s, which
Turkey also plans to buy. Turkey has proposed that the allies form a working
group to asses the impact of the S-400s, but has yet to receive a response from
the United States.
US’
urge:
U.S. urged Turkey to abandon its purchase of
a Russian missile
defence system. If Turkey does not end the deal, U.S. said
that it would expel the Turkish pilots training on the F-35 fighter jet
programme.
Turkish
Foreign Minister Mevlüt Çavuşoğlu suggested an offer to set up a joint working group to resolve U.S.
concerns.
Turkey:
President: Recep Tayyip Erdoğan
Vice
President: Fuat Oktay
Capital: Ankara
Currency: Turkish lira (₺) (TRY)