Turkey REFUSES to ditch Russian S-400 missile systems despite pressure from Washington Despite relentless U.S. demands, Turkey refuses to dismantle its Russian-made S-400 missile defense systems –  though it remains open to limited compromises, such as joint oversight mechanisms. Turkey’s 2017 $2.5 billion S-400 deal led to its removal from the F-35 program, strained NATO relations and triggered U.S. sanctions under CAATSA – seen as punishment for defying NATO’s “Buy American” expectation. The dispute highlights tensions over sovereignty and military independence, with Turkey resisting U.S. coercion while exposing flaws in Washington’s outdated Patriot systems and failed pressure tactics. Ankara seeks alternative arms…

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