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US wants Turkey to send S-400 missiles to Ukraine

The US is said to have suggested that Turkey send the Russian-made S-400 air defense missile system to Ukraine in support of the country.

Reuters On March 20, citing sources familiar with the matter, said that authorities America In the last month, Turkey had suggested that Turkey send the S-400 air defense missile system to Turkey Ukraine, but does not state specific requirements or formal proposals. This US opinion also surfaced during the visit of Deputy Secretary of State Wendy Sherman to Turkey earlier this month.

The administration of US President Joe Biden has called on allies who use military equipment and weapons systems because Russia manufacturers, including the S-300 and S-400 systems, are considering moving them to Ukraine in the context of the country’s hostilities.

The US proposal is considered by analysts to be rejected by Turkey. It was also part of discussions between US Deputy Secretary of State Sherman and Turkish officials about how the US and its allies could do more to support Ukraine.





S-400 systems are deployed at a military base outside the city of Gvardeysk near Kaliningrad, Russia, in March 2019. Photo: Reuters.

S-400 systems are deployed at a military base outside the city of Gvardeysk near Kaliningrad, Russia, in March 2019. Photo: Reuters.

Turkish sources and analysts say such a proposal is not part of Turkey’s plans, for a variety of reasons, ranging from technical constraints related to the installation and operation of the S-400 system in Ukraine, to concerns about the backlash Ankara might face from Moscow.

Turkish officials have not commented on the US proposal regarding Ankara’s decision to transfer the S-400 systems to Kiev. Turkish Foreign Ministry officials have not yet responded to the information.

The S-400 missile is capable of accurately destroying targets, tracking a large number of potential targets, including stealth aircraft. The complex also has a modular design and high mobility, enabling deployment, missile launch, recovery and removal from the battlefield within minutes.

Turkey is an active participant in efforts to find a solution to the Ukraine-Russia conflict, as it is one of the few countries that has good relations with both sides. Turkey has held talks at the foreign ministers of Russia and Ukraine, but failed to reach a breakthrough solution.

Ngoc Anh (Based on Reuters)

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