"We have had contacts with the Turkish side on this topic, and we…
"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
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