"We have had contacts with the Turkish side on this topic, and we… (турция · турецкий · анкара)
"We have had contacts with the Turkish side on this topic, and we will continue to maintain contact with them regarding this issue," he told journalists in response to a request to comment on reports from Turkish media claiming that Ankara resold Russian S-400 systems to evade US sanctions.
Consensus
- Russia continues to maintain contacts with Turkey regarding the previously delivered S-400 missile systems.
- The topic is considered highly sensitive by Russian officials.
- Turkish media reported that Turkey may have sold the S-400 systems to a country in the Persian Gulf.
- Turkey's actions are linked to efforts to lift U.S. sanctions and regain access to the F-35 fighter program.
- Russia emphasized that any resolution requires its participation, as it is the supplier of the systems.
Points of divergence
- The sale has reached its final stage, with all technical issues resolved, and an official announcement is expected imminently. — vm
- Russia was asked whether Ankara had sought permission for the resale, but no response was provided by Peshkov on this point. — interfax
- U.S. President Donald Trump stated that the presence of S-400s in Turkey is not a concern regarding the F-35 deal, though final approval remains pending, and he announced the cancellation of sanctions against Turkey. — kommersant
- Turkish officials denied reports about transferring the systems to another country and emphasized ongoing consultations without confirming any sale. — vesti
Coverage (4 sources)
- Turkey Calls for Constructive Dialogue with Russia on S-400 Missile Systems — Вести
- Peskov calls the sale of Russian S-400s to Turkey a highly sensitive topic — Вечерняя Москва
- Peskov says Russia and Turkey are in contact regarding previously delivered S-400s to Ankara — Интерфакс
- Peskov confirmed Russia-Turkey contacts regarding the resale of S-400 SAMs — Коммерсантъ