Turkey and Russia near deal to sell S-400 systems to third country
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Turkey and Russia have reached the final stage of talks on selling S-400 air defense systems to a third country, with the UAE considered a potential buyer. Progress was made during President Erdogan's contacts in Kyrgyzstan. The potential deal could remove a key obstacle to Turkey's return to the F-35 program.
Key Facts
- Turkey and Russia are in the final stage of agreeing on the sale of S-400 systems to a third country.
- The United Arab Emirates is being considered as a potential buyer of the S-400 systems.
- Significant progress was made during President Erdogan's contacts in Kyrgyzstan.
- Turkey's purchase of the Russian systems led to its exclusion from the F-35 program.
Negotiation Progress
Ankara and Moscow have reached the final stage of coordinating the sale of S-400 air defense systems purchased by Turkey from Russia to a third country. According to Yeni Akit newspaper, significant progress was achieved during contacts by Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan in Kyrgyzstan. The United Arab Emirates is being considered as a potential buyer of the systems.
F-35 Program Implications
The purchase of Russian systems previously caused Turkey's exclusion from the F-35 fighter jet program. The potential resolution of this situation could remove a key obstacle to Ankara's return to the F-35 program. The Russian side has previously confirmed that contacts regarding the future of these systems continue.
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