The United States Ambassador to Turkey, Tom Barrack, expressed optimism Friday that America and Turkey will quickly resolve their ongoing dispute regarding US sanctions imposed over Turkey’s acquisition of Russian S-400 missile defense systems.
Speaking at the Antalya Diplomacy Forum, Barrack stated, “I think you are going to see the S-400 situation solved soon. From my boss’s point of view, acceptance into an F-35 programme is fine.”
The sanctions were implemented by the United States in 2020 against Turkey, despite both nations being NATO allies, following Turkey’s decision to purchase the Russian defense system. As part of the penalties, Turkey was also excluded from the F-35 fighter aircraft procurement and manufacturing program.
