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.

 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

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

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


The US has sanctioned NATO ally Turkey - now what?

“Ankara appears to be on a crash course – not only with its neighbors but also with the entirety of its NATO allies,” expert says.

Russian President Vladimir Putin (R) shakes hands with Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan during their bilateral meeting on the sidelines of the G20 leaders summit in Osaka, Japan, on June 29, 2019.

US poised to impose sanctions on Turkey over Russian defense buy - sources

Sources said the announcement of the sanctions in their current form was imminent, while a Turkish official called them "unproductive."

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.

Turkish lira slips as US moves closer to sanctions over S-400s

Russia delivered the ground-to-air S-400s last year and Turkey tested them as recently as October.

U.S. Vice President Mike Pence meets with Turkish President Tayyip Erdogan at the Presidential Palace in Ankara, Turkey, October 17, 2019

Turkey fires missile clearing way for S-400 test, prompting US warning

State Department spokeswoman Morgan Ortagus said the US has expressed to the Turkish government that the acquisition of Russian military systems such as the S-400 is unacceptable.

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 says Turkey tested its S-400s on US F-16 jets

The tests last year were already known, so Russia’s agenda of discussing them again may be linked to a wider one.

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 says deployment of Russian S-400 missiles delayed, but will happen

Making the S-400s operational exposes Turkey to US sanctions under legislation designed to punish countries which buy defense equipment from Russia.

S-400 surface-to-air missile systems displayed during the May Day parade 2010.

Turkey says will retaliate against any sanctions ahead of U.S. vote

U.S. lawmakers will vote - and likely pass - a defense bill later on Wednesday that calls for sanctions against Turkey over Ankara's decision to procure the S-400 defenses.

A Turkish flag, with the New and the Suleymaniye mosques in the background, flies on a passenger ferry in Istanbul, Turkey, April 11, 2019.

Senators to Mike Pompeo: Sanction Turkey over purchase of Russian S-400

"The time for patience has long expired," Republican Lindsey Graham and Democrat Chris Van Hollen said.

Secretary Mike Pompeo in Jerusalem

Turkey says new Russian missile deal to happen before too long

Moscow hopes to seal a deal to supply Turkey with more S-400 missile systems in the first half of next year.

Russian President Vladimir Putin and Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan inspect Sukhoi Su-57 fifth-generation fighter during the MAKS-2019 International Aviation and Space Salon in Zhukovsky outside Moscow, Russia, August 27, 2019.

Turkey tests S-400 radar, says it wants more locally-made weapons

Qatar’s security and defense cooperation are the backbone of the Doha-Ankara alliance, Erdogan said. “We have deep relations in the Gulf.”

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.

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.

U.S. President Donald Trump and Turkey's President Tayyip Erdogan hold a joint news conference at the White House