Turkey to Destroy S-400s After Failed Sale
Turkey could not find buyers for Russian S-400 systems and will scrap them. Negotiations between Turkey and the UAE regarding the sale of Russian surface-to-air missile systems S-400 have reached a deadlock, according to the American publication Semafor.
Consensus
- Turkey has not been able to sell its Russian S-400 air defense systems to the UAE.
- The U.S. has not approved the sale of F-35 fighter jets to Turkey while it retains the S-400 systems.
- The U.S. has expressed concerns about the compatibility of the S-400 systems with NATO standards and the potential compromise of F-35 stealth technology.
- Turkey is facing difficulties in resolving the issue of its S-400 acquisition.
Points of divergence
- Turkish officials are considering destroying the S-400 systems and have discussed this option with U.S. officials. — tg_moscowtimes_ru
- Turkey continues to hope for the delivery of F-35s despite the obstacles, but no mention is made of destruction or disposal plans. — kommersant
Coverage (2 sources)
- Turkey could not find buyers for Russian S-400s and will send them to scrap — The Moscow Times
- Turkey cannot sell S-400 in exchange for American F-35 fighters — Коммерсантъ