Russia announced it is in contact with Turkey over the S-400 air defense systems, describing the matter as 'particularly sensitive,' according to a report from ynet.
Russia issued a new statement on Friday at 13:37 Jerusalem confirming it is in contact with Turkey regarding the S-400 air defense systems, describing the matter as 'particularly sensitive.' The statement, reported by ynet, is the latest in a series of Russian acknowledgments today.
Earlier on Friday, at 11:59 Jerusalem, The Zioneer reported in rapid succession: first, Turkish media reported that Turkey had sold its S-400 system to a Gulf state; second, analyst Tamir Mor warned of risks to Israel's air superiority from technology leakage; third, Russia confirmed holding talks with Turkey over the reported S-400 sale, calling it 'highly sensitive'; and fourth, the Kremlin said it was discussing allowing Turkey to resell a Russian-made missile system to an unspecified third country. The new statement now explicitly identifies the S-400 and shifts the characterization to 'particularly sensitive,' indicating the negotiations are at a delicate stage.
As The Zioneer reported at 11:42 Jerusalem, Turkey has been examining options to transfer or deactivate the S-400 systems to remove the primary obstacle to rejoining the F-35 program, with President Erdogan leveraging his ties with the Trump administration. The development is part of broader diplomatic maneuvering involving Turkey, the U.S., and Russia, as previously covered by The Zioneer.
No details were provided on the identity of any potential buyer, the timeline for a decision, or the content of the ongoing contacts. The earlier reports of a sale to a Gulf state remain unconfirmed by Ankara or Moscow.
8 developments
- StrongErdogan Leverages Trump Ties as Turkey Examines S-400 Transfer or Deactivation for F-35 Return
- DevelopingSegal: Turkey has not earned trust — F-35 sale to Erdogan endangers Israel's security
- DevelopingTrump leans toward approving F-35 sale to Turkey, praises Erdogan's help
- DevelopingUS House lawmakers urge Rubio and Hegseth to block F-35 sale to Turkey over S-400 concerns
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