Erdogan says Trump will not allow ties to be held 'captive' to S-400 row

"I believe Trump won't allow Turkish-US relations to become captive of the S-400 issue," Erdogan said.

U.S. President Donald Trump meets with President Recep Tayyip Erdogan of Turkey during the U.N. General Assembly in New York, U.S.

U.S. President Donald Trump meets with President Recep Tayyip Erdogan of Turkey during the U.N. General Assembly in New York, U.S.

(photo credit: KEVIN LAMARQUE)

ByREUTERS

AUGUST 6, 2019 14:32