The US State Department warned Turkey of new sanctions in case of a new purchase of Russian S-400s. Asked to comment on Recep Tayyip Erdogan’s statements on CBS about the purchase of a second batch of S-400 from Moscow, a State Department spokesperson said, “We urge Turkey at every level and opportunity not to retain the S-400 system and to refrain from purchasing any additional Russian military equipment.
We continue to make clear to Turkey that any significant new Russian arms purchases would risk triggering CAATSA 231 sanctions separate from and in addition to those imposed in December 2020. The United States regards Turkey as an ally and friend and seeks ways to strengthen their partnership even when we disagree.”
Source: ANA-MPA