Turkey’s Arms Deal with Russia Is an Affront to NATO
Published on: Thursday 06 June 2019
The Turkish government Tuesday reaffirmed its intention to complete the controversial purchase of a Russian S-400 surface-to-air missile defense system, a move appropriately drawing the ire of both parties in Washington.
Both Congress and Secretary of State Mike Pompeo have warned of punitive action should Turkey follow through on the purchase, which Turkey says could be completed as soon as next month.
News source: https://www.heritage.org/global-politics/commentary/turkeys-arms-deal-russia-affront-nato