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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.
2020-12-14 00:00:00
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