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U.S. to Sanction Turkey over Russian Air Defense System
(Reuters) Humeyra Pamuk - The U.S. is poised to impose sanctions on Turkey over its acquisition last year of Russian S-400 air defense systems, three U.S. officials told Reuters on Thursday. The sanctions would target Turkey's Presidency of Defense Industries and its head, Ismail Demir. The decision sends a warning to U.S. partners that might consider buying Russian military equipment. The annual U.S. defense authorization bill, currently under Congressional consideration, would force Washington to impose sanctions within 30 days.