According to the publication, the relevant instructions were given to the secretariat of the defense industry, the command of the Turkish Air Force and other departments.

In the case of positive recommendations, Ankara may begin negotiations with Moscow on this issue.

The article notes that Turkey began to think about the proposal of Russia after the exclusion of Ankara from the program for creating American F-35 aircraft.

In mid-July, the head of Rostec state corporation Sergey Chemezov announced Russia's readiness to deliver Turkey a Su-35 upon receipt of an official request.