China News Service, March 8th. According to a report by Russian Satellite Network on the 8th, Turkish Presidential Spokesperson Kalin said in an interview with Bloomberg that Turkey’s purchase of the S-400 air defense system from Russia and the United States’ pressure on Turkey "may have the opposite effect." s consequence".
According to reports, Kalin believes that Turkey can “own the S-400 system in a way that does not violate NATO’s defense system.” “These issues can be resolved through open and honest constructive dialogue. However, the U.S. authorities must understand our understanding of these issues. He emphasized: “The decision to buy S-400 is far from being made in a day.”
On December 14, 2020, the U.S. authorities announced that, in accordance with the "Counter-U.S. Enemy Act with Sanctions", sanctions were imposed on Turkish Defense Industry Director Ismail Demir and several Turkish personnel on the grounds that Turkey purchased S-400 air defenses. System and cooperate with the Russian Defense Products Export Corporation.
The Turkish Foreign Ministry subsequently condemned the US sanctions and promised to take countermeasures.
Turkish President Erdogan said earlier that Washington’s intention to impose sanctions on Ankara for Turkey’s purchase of the S-400 air defense missile system is disrespectful to NATO’s important partners.