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US threatens Turkey with sanctions over purchase of Russian S-400 systems


A handout picture taken and released on August 27, 2019, by the Turkish Defense Ministry shows a Russian military cargo plane, carrying S-400 missile defense system from Russia. (By AFP)

The United States has once again threatened that Turkey could face sanctions if it proceeds with the installation of the S-400 missile systems that it has purchased from Russia, repeating the call for Ankara to cancel the deal with Moscow, which has been a major bone of contention between the two NATO allies.

In an emailed statement to Reuters on Monday, US State Department spokeswoman Morgan Ortagus said that Washington continued to object "strenuously" to Turkeys purchase of the Russian-made S-400 missile systems.

She voiced "deep concerns" about reports that Ankara was going ahead with the process of installing the systems it has already taken delivery of, adding that this could lead to sanctions against Turkey under the so-called Countering Americas Adversaries Through Sanctions Act (CAATSA).

"We continue to stress at the highest levels that the S-400 transaction is the subject of ongoing CAATSA sanctions deliberations and it remains a major obstacle in the bilateral relationship and at NATO. We are confident that President Erdogan and his senior officials understand our position," Ortagus said in the statement.

Meanwhile, Reuters quoted an unnamed Turkish official as saying that Ankara has postponed a decision to activate the S-400 systems in April amid the fight against a new coronavirus outbreak.

He stressed, however, that Turkey has no plan to cancel the decision.

"There is no going back on the decision to activate the S-400s (but) due to COVID-19 ... the plan for them to be ready in April will be delayed," the senior official said, speaking on condition of anonymity.

The comments came after earlier speculation that Ankara-Washington tensions over the purchase of Russian S-400s could reach a showdown in April, when the anti-aircraft systems were planned to be switched on.

In September 2017, Ankara signed a $2.5 billion deal with Moscow to procure the S-400, a Russian-made mobile surface-to-air defense system, which is designed to destroy aircraft, cruise and ballistic missiles, and can also be used against ground installations.

The United States has objected to Turkeys intentions, claiming that the war crafts were incompatible with NATO equipment and has pressured Turkey to procure the US-made Patriot air defense system instead.

US officials have repeatedly threatened sanctions against Ankara over the deal with Moscow.

The United States announced last April that it would suspend all "deliveries and activities" related to Turkeys procurement of F-35 stealth fighter jets over Ankaras plans to purchase the S-400s.

In response, Turkey said it would remain firm in its intentions. He further suggested the establishment of a technical working group with the inclusion and leadership of NATO to resolve the conflict.


SOURCE: PRESS TV

 

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