Turkey Says It Got Second Delivery of Russian S-400 Missile Defense Systems
Turkish Defense Ministry says the batteries, whose purchase caused a rift between Ankara and Washington, will be operational in April 2020
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Turkey Says No Agreement on Syria Safe Zone With U.S.
Ankara says 'no patience left,' once again threatens military offensive on country's northeast if safe zone accord isn't found
Trump 'Doesn't Want to Impose Sanctions' Over S-400 Sale, Turkey's Foreign Minister Says
'We will take retaliatory measures' if U.S. 'portrays an adversarial attitude' over delivery of Russian air defense system, Cavusoglu says
Analysis Trump the Punisher: How Russian Missiles Shot Down Turkey's F-35 Jets
Not only Erdogan has lost one of his props in the fight for regional dominance, but the United States will also have to find a new crutch to lean on in the Middle East
U.S. Removes Turkey From F-35 Program Over Purchase of Russian Air Defense System
Washington is concerned that deploying S-400 with F-35 fighter jets would allow Russia to gain too much inside information of stealth system
Analysis Into Putin’s Arms: How a Failed Coup Turned Turkey Into NATO’s Biggest Headache
Arrival of Russian S-400 missile defense system probably won’t signal the end of Turkey’s military involvement with West, but will likely scupper F-35 deal with the U.S.
Opinion Turkey and Russian S-400s: Erdogan Just Made a Strategic Blunder of Epic Proportions
Erdogan's insistence on delivery of the Russian-made missiles, a $2.5 billion waste of money, has invited severe U.S. retaliation - and turned Turkey from an ally of NATO into its antagonist
Analysis In Missile Deal With Russia, Turkey Shows There’s No Need to Fear the United States
If Washington doesn’t impose sanctions on Ankara, it will be seen as a paper tiger and Europe will receive further justification for avoiding sanctions on Iran
U.S. Senators Blast NATO Ally Turkey After Russia Delivers S-400 Air Defense System
Bipartisan statement urges Trump to implement sanctions against Turkey, saying Erdogan has 'chosen a perilous partnership with Putin at the expense of Turkey’s security'
Russian S-400 Air Defense System Arrives in Turkey, Defense Ministry Says
NATO ally U.S. threatened Ankara with sanctions over purchase of Russian system
NATO Calls on Russia to Destroy New Missile, Warns of Response
NATO mulling more flights over Europe by U.S. warplanes capable of carrying nuclear warheads, moving sea-based missiles to counter Russia
Trump Praises NATO Countries' Spending Increases, Wants More
'Since I came to office it's a rocket ship up. We've picked up over $140 billion in additional money, and we look like we're going to have at least another $100 billion,' boasted Trump
U.S. Might Freeze F-35 Fighter Jet Deliveries to Turkey, Officials Say
If Washington freezes the jet delivery, it would be the strongest signal yet that Ankara cannot have both the advanced aircraft and Russia’s S-400 air defense system
Turkey Says F-35 Fighter Jets to Be Delivered in November Despite U.S. Opposition
Statement comes after some U.S. lawmakers voiced concern over Ankara's purchase of advanced Russian S-400 air defense systems
Merkel Defends European Stance on Iran as Pence Campaigns Against Nuclear Deal
German leader told the Munich Security Conference 'keeping the small anchor we have' would help exert pressure on Tehran on other issues, criticized U.S.'s Syria pullout
Analysis In Warsaw, Dream of Arab NATO Against Iran Shows Its Cracks
The drift between the U.S. and European countries over the nuclear deal may not be resolved, but a photo-op for Netanyahu alongside Arab leaders could bolster diplomatic ties
Despite U.S. Threats, Turkey to Purchase Russia's S-400 Missile System
After U.S. officials warn to withdraw offer to sell missile package if purchase went ahead, Turkish lawmaker says Ankara would remain loyal to its Russia deal
Opinion The Most Dangerous Thing Trump Could Do Yet, and Its Nightmare Fallout for Israel
Trump pulling the U.S. out of NATO increases Israel's vulnerability just when threats to its security are intensifying. Netanyahu must use all his influence to dissuade Trump from following through
Turkey's Lira Dubbed the 'Comeback Kid' of the Year - but Can Trump Still Destroy a Full Recovery
So far the Turkish lira is the worst performing emerging market currency in 2019. Yet others seem hopeful it could stabilize
Kremlin Says Pressing on With S-400 Missile Sale to Turkey Despite U.S. Deal
Statement comes after Pentagon says U.S. had approved a possible $3.5 billion sale of rival Patriot missile defense systems to Ankara
After Latest Russia Spat, NATO to Send Ukraine Secure Comms Equipment
Equipment will be part of $46 million pledge to strengthen Ukraine's armed forces
Macron Rebukes Trump's 'America First' Approach and Trump's Reaction Goes Viral
'Patriotism is the exact opposite of nationalism. Nationalism is its betrayal,' Macron said to world leaders during the 100 years since WWI commemoration - with Trump in the audience
Rare NATO-Russia Talks Address Military Drills, 1987 Missile Treaty
A NATO statement said the sides had an 'open exchange' of views on Ukraine, Russia's Vostok military exercises and NATO's ongoing Trident Juncture drills
NATO, Russia Expected to 'Act Responsibly' During Dueling Nordic Drills
'This is not a Cold War situation,' NATO secretary general says as he attended the Trident Juncture war games NATO is holding with around 50,000 personnel
U.S. Considering Request to Set Up 'Fort Trump' Military Base in Poland
U.S. President Donald Trump says he's looking into a request from Warsaw to set up a permanent U.S. army base- named after the president- in Poland to fend off Russian aggression
IN PHOTOS Russia Starts Biggest War Games Since Fall of Soviet Union Near China Border
300,000 troops have been mobilized for the Vostok-2018, a large-scale exercise signaling closer ties between Moscow and Beijing amid heightened tensions between Russia and the West
25 Ships, 30 Jets: Russia to Hold War Games Off Syria as Idlib Tensions Rise
Drills come amid report Bashar Assad is preparing to mount a final assault upon Syria's northern rebel-held region of Idlib ■ Kremlin describes Idlib as hotbed of terrorists, says not tackling the problem is not a good option
NATO Confirms Russian Naval Buildup Off Syria, Calls for Restraint
'It is important that all actors in the region exercise restraint and refrain from worsening an already disastrous humanitarian situation in Syria,' a NATO spokesman told Haaretz in a statement
Bolton Remarks Proof U.S. Targeting Turkey in Economic War, Says Erdogan's Spokesman
Turkey and the United States are embroiled in a deep dispute focused on a U.S. pastor being tried on terrorism charges in Turkey
Putin Says Russia Must Strengthen Its Military as NATO Inches Closer
In response, NATO says it is no match for Moscow deployments