This was stated by Pentagon spokesman Patrick Ryder.

“Recognizing the fact that this is being considered by Congress, I would cede the right to talk about the current status of this DSCA case,” TASS quoted his answer to a question about plans to supply Ankara with F-16s.

Raiden stressed that Turkey remains an important partner and ally of the United States.

Earlier it was reported that Turkey admits the possibility of purchasing Russian Su-35 fighters if the deal on the American F-16s fails.