Radio Free Europe 11/22/2019
A senior State Department official has lashed out at Turkey and Egypt for military deals they have struck with Russia, warning of sanctions against the U.S. allies if they don’t reverse course.
The official, who briefed reporters on the condition of anonymity, said on November 21 that Ankara had to "get rid of†the Russian-supplied S-400 missile defense system -- which it has purchased and started to take delivery on -- if it wants to improve ties with Washington.
Turkey, a NATO member, received a first batch of the missile defense systems in July, prompting the United States to kick Turkey off its F-35 fighter jet program.
U.S. and NATO military officials have long opposed Turkey's purchase of the S-400 from Russia, saying it was not compatible with alliance military systems and would endanger new F-35 jets used by the West.
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