Turkey rejected US proposal to send Russian S-400 defense systems to Ukraine: FM

The US had proposed that Turkey send to Ukraine the S-400 air defense system it bought from Russia, but Ankara refused, Turkish foreign minister Mevlut Cavusoglu said on Sunday.

Belarus operating Russian Iskander missiles autonomously: Minsk

Belarus said on Wednesday that its armed forces were now in autonomous control of Russian-supplied nuclear-capable Iskander mobile-guided missile systems after completing training in Russia, as well as exercises on home soil.

Belarus says Russian nuclear-capable Iskander missile systems ready for use

The Iskander tactical missile systems and the S-400 air defence systems that Russia has deployed to Belarus are fully prepared to perform their intended tasks, a senior Belarusian defence ministry official said on Sunday.

Russian S-400s, Iskanders Sent To Belarus Will Boost Joint Air Defense - Foreign Ministry

Russian S-400 air defense systems and Iskander missile systems supplied to Belarus will increase the effectiveness of joint air defense, Russian Deputy Foreign Minister Mikhail Galuzin told Sputnik on Saturday.

Turkish FM urges US to finalize F-16 sale 'as soon as possible'

Turkish Foreign Minister Mevlut Cavusoglu said on Wednesday that the sale of U.S. F-16 fighter jets to Türkiye "needs to be finalized as soon as possible."

Iskander, S-400 missile systems to arrive for Belarusian army

Iskander tactical missile systems and S-400 medium-to-long-range surface-to-air missile launchers will enter service with the Belarusian army, the press office of the republic’s Defense Ministry reported on Friday, citing Defense Minister Viktor Khrenin after a meeting with journalists.

US Senate Committee Head Opposes Selling F-16s To Turkey Unless Ankara Changes Policy - UrduPoint

 Robert Menendez, the head of US Senate Committee on Foreign Relations, told Greek newspaper Kathimerini that he opposes selling F-16 fighter jets to Turkey until Ankara changes its political course and fulfills its commitment to NATO by refusing to purchase Russia's S-400 missile defense system.

Russia Plans to Deliver another Batch of S-400 Systems to Turkey: Kremlin Spokesman - Tasnim News Agency

(Tasnim) – Russia plans to deliver another batch of S-400 missile systems to Turkey, Kremlin Spokesman Dmitry Peskov said in an interview (in English) with Greek television channel ANT1.

US Top Diplomat: Biden to Decide on Sanctions Against India for Purchasing "Dangerous" S-400 - FARS

(FNA)- Describing the S-400 air missile defense system as 'dangerous' for use, US Deputy Secretary of State Wendy Sherman said on Wednesday that President Joe Biden and Secretary of State Antony Blinken will decide on possible sanctions against India over the S-400 deal with Russia.

Turkey’s refusal to recognize Crimean Peninsula as Russian is now main thorn in side of partnership between two nations – Kremlin — RT

 Despite blossoming ties between Moscow and Ankara, relations now risk being derailed by Turkey’s decision to back Ukraine’s claims over the status of Crimea, after the country sent its top diplomat to Kiev in a show of support.

Turkey slams calls for not using Russian S-400 air defense systems as unacceptable

 

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Blinken Warns Turkey, US Allies against Purchasing Russian Weapons - Tasnim News Agency

(Tasnim) – US Secretary of State Antony Blinken on Wednesday warned Turkey and other US allies against buying weapons systems from Russia, saying such purchases could be subject to sanctions and strain ties with Washington.

US Formally Notifies Turkey of Removal from F-35 Deal over S-400 Purchase - Tasnim News Agency

 (Tasnim) – The United States has officially notified Turkey that it was excluded from the agreement on the F-35 jet production due to its purchase of Russian-made S-400 air defense systems, the official Anadolu news agency reported, citing a Pentagon source.

US Secretary of State Urges Turkey to Ditch Russian S-400s - FARS

 (FNA)- US Secretary of State Antony Blinken called on Turkey to abandon the Russian S-400 air defence systems, the State Department said in a statement on Wednesday.

Pentagon Chief Says India Should Forgo Buying Russia's S-400s to Avoid US Sanctions - FARS

(FNA)- US Secretary of Defence Lloyd J. Austin III urged Indian leaders to avoid buying Russian defence equipment, including S-400s, if the country wants to avoid the risk of sanctions under Section 231 of the Countering America’s Adversaries Through Sanctions Act (CAATSA).

US Secretary Of State Urges Turkish Foreign Minister Not To Retain Russian Systems S-400 - UrduPoint

US Secretary of State Anthony Blinken discussed on Monday by phone with Turkish Foreign Minister Mevlut Cavusoglu the issue of Turkey's purchase of Russian air defense systems S-400 and urged not to retain these systems, the State Department said on Monday.

US National Security Advisor Voices Concerns over Turkey's S-400 Purchases - FARS

US National Security Advisor Jake Sullivan in a phone call with the Chief Advisor to the President of Turkey Ibrahim Kalin said that Ankara’s acquisition of the Russian S-400 air defense system undermines NATO effectiveness, the White House announced.

Turkey Moves To Upgrade F-16s After Expulsion From F-35 Supply Chain - UrduPoint

 Turkey has embarked on an upgrade of its F-16 jets to extend their service life, President of Defense Industries Ismail Demir has said, following the expulsion from the US-sponsored F-35 joint strike fighter program over purchase of Russian-made S-400 air defense systems.

‘Not acting as an ally should’: Biden’s secretary of state nominee mulls new sanctions against Turkey over Russia’s S-400 deal — RT World News

 

New US President Joe Biden’s nominee for secretary of state, Antony Blinken, has lashed out at Ankara over its purchase of the Russian S-400 defense system, saying Washington could consider additional sanctions against Turkey.

Turkey, US in talks to form joint working group on S-400s - The Jerusalem post

Ankara and Washington have started talks to form a joint working group regarding Turkey's purchase of Russian S-400 missile defense systems and the U.S. sanctions stemming from it, Foreign Minister Mevlut Cavusoglu said on Wednesday.