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Putin prepared to sell Turkey S-400 missile batteries
Add ToI as a Preferred Source on GoogleRussian President Vladimir Putin says he is prepared to sell the Russian S-400 systems to Turkey, according to a report in Russia Today.
Speaking at the St. Petersburg International Economic Forum, Putin says he discussed the possible sale with his Turkish counterpart President Erdogan.
“We discussed the possibility of selling S-400s [to Turkey]. We are ready for this,” Putin tells journalists. “We are ready to deliver these newest and most efficient systems. President [Recep Tayip] Erdogan and our countries’ militaries are aware of it.”
The Russian premier indicated the sale of the missile defense system depends on the readiness of the Turkey’s manufacturing industry.
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