Turkey says S-400 procurement 'done deal'

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Presidential communications director denies German newspaper report

Turkey says S-400 procurement 'done deal'

Turkey on Friday denied a German newspaper report claiming that Turkey will no longer buy the S-400 air defense systems from Russia.

Presidential Communications Director Fahrettin Altun said the S-400 procurement was a "done deal".

“Dear Julian, your sources are mistaken. Take it from me: The S-400 procurement is a done deal,” Altun tweeted, responding to claims by Julian Ropcke, editor in chief for foreign policy, at tabloid Bild.

Earlier on Friday, Ropkce tweeted: “Diplomatic sources tell Bild, Erdogan will not buy the S-400 from Russia.”

Tensions between the U.S. and Turkey have reached a fever pitch in recent months with Turkey set to begin receiving the advanced S-400 surface-to-air missile system.

Washington maintains the move will jeopardize Turkey's role in the F-35 fighter jet program and could trigger congressional sanctions.

Turkey decided in 2017 to purchase the S-400 system following protracted efforts to purchase air defense systems from the U.S. with no success.

Source : AA
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