S-400

Iranian journalist criticizes Russia over lack of support against Israel

Iran has faced ongoing criticism for its strategic reliance on Russia, with some regime insiders questioning the relationship.

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RUSSIAN S-400 ANTI-AIRCRAFT missile systems drive by during a rehearsal for the Victory Day parade in Moscow.
S-400 surface-to-air missile systems displayed during the May Day parade 2010.

Turkey to receive more advanced S-400 anti-air missiles from Russia - analysis

Turkey has increasingly become a partner and possible ally for Russia in recent years.

|BySETH J. FRANTZMAN
First parts of a Russian S-400 missile defense system are unloaded from a Russian plane at Murted Airport, known as Akinci Air Base, near Ankara, Turkey, July 12, 2019.

Turkey to buy another Russian S-400 defense system - report

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Turkish President Tayyip Erdogan delivers a speech during a protest against the recent killings of Palestinian protesters on the Gaza-Israel border and the US embassy move to Jerusalem, in Istanbul, Turkey May 18, 2018

Turkey finally faces the consequences of its actions

Senior US officials said in a call with reporters this week that Ankara’s purchase of the S-400s and its refusal to reverse its decision left the United States with no other choice.

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Trump pushes Erdogan to not buy Russian defense system at meeting

After the much anticipated meeting at the White House to address a crisis in relations, Trump said he was "a great fan" of the Turkish leader and that they had a "productive" encounter.

NOVEMBER 14, 2019ByARSHAD MEHMOOD / THE MEDIA LINE
U.S. President Donald Trump and Turkey's President Tayyip Erdogan hold a joint news conference at the White House

Turkey's Erdogan says to discuss with Trump buying U.S. Patriot missiles

Erdogan told Reuters he had discussed buying Patriots in a phone call with Trump two weeks ago and would follow up when they meet at the U.N. General Assembly, which opens next week.

SEPTEMBER 13, 2019ByREUTERS
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Republican U.S. senator plans resolution urging Turkey sanctions

Republican Senator Rick Scott plans to unveil a resolution on Thursday calling for sanctions against Turkey after its purchase of a Russian air defense system.

JULY 19, 2019ByREUTERS
First parts of a Russian S-400 missile defense system are unloaded from a Russian plane at Murted Airport, known as Akinci Air Base, near Ankara, Turkey, July 12, 2019.

Why does it take ten months to deploy Turkey’s S-400s? - analysis

Speaking symbolically on the third anniversary of the 2016 attempted coup against him, President Recep Tayyip Erdogan said that eight planes had landed with parts of the S-400.

JULY 17, 2019BySETH J. FRANTZMAN
First parts of a Russian S-400 missile defense system are unloaded from a Russian plane at Murted Airport, known as Akinci Air Base, near Ankara, Turkey, July 12, 2019.

Delivery of Russia's S-400 air defense system to Turkey continues

Erdogan says delivery of system to be completed by April 2020.

JULY 15, 2019ByANNA AHRONHEIM
First parts of a Russian S-400 missile defense system are unloaded from a Russian plane at Murted Airport, known as Akinci Air Base, near Ankara, Turkey, July 12, 2019.

Emboldened by S-400s, Turkey threatens offensive in eastern Syria

US calls move "unacceptable."

JULY 14, 2019BySETH J. FRANTZMAN
First parts of a Russian S-400 missile defense system are unloaded from a Russian plane at Murted Airport, known as Akinci Air Base, near Ankara, Turkey, July 12, 2019.

Russia delivers missile system to Turkey in challenge to NATO

The United States says the Russian military hardware is not compatible with NATO systems and that the acquisition may lead to Ankara's expulsion from an F-35 fighter jet program.

JULY 12, 2019ByREUTERS
Russian servicemen drive S-400 missile air defense systems during the Victory Day parade, marking the 73rd anniversary of the victory over Nazi Germany in World War Two, at Red Square in Moscow, Russia May 9, 2018

The waiting game for S-400s to arrive in Turkey

Ankara’s plan is to improve ties with Russia, with whom it is increasingly allied

JULY 11, 2019BySETH J. FRANTZMAN
Russian servicemen drive S-400 missile air defense systems during the Victory Day parade, marking the 73rd anniversary of the victory over Nazi Germany in World War Two, at Red Square in Moscow, Russia May 9, 2018

From U.S. to Iran, Russia’s S-400 upending the world - analysis

Russia’s S-400 has the potential to both embarrass Washington and upend the traditional US alliance system in the region.

JUNE 7, 2019BySETH J. FRANTZMAN
Russian S-400 missile air defence systems on display during a parade marking the 73rd anniversary of the victory over Nazi Germany in World War Two, at Red Square in Moscow, May 9, 2018.