“This decision suggests that the Americans do not perceive their partners in the NATO bloc as equal. They see everyone only as subordinates. Such actions are contrary to the spirit of partnership and Turkey can no longer rely on the United States in some more difficult situations, if they turned away from it in such a simple one, ”he said.

The deputy also emphasized that the sanctions of the United States could "become an impetus for closer interaction between Ankara and Moscow."

According to him, Turkey is an influential member of NATO in the Black Sea and “Americans should not scatter such partners so easily.”

“Nevertheless, this decision by the United States will not cancel Ankara’s position on the S-400,” Sherin said.

Earlier, the US Senate International Committee approved a bill that provides for the imposition of sanctions against Turkey for the purchase of Russian S-400 systems.