Trump offered joint review of Russian S-400 threat
Published:Tuesday | April 30, 2019 | 12:16 AM
ANKARA (AP) :
Officials say President Recep Tayyip Erdogan has discussed with US President Donald Trump a Turkish proposal to establish a joint committee over Turkey’s plans to purchase Russian S-400 missile defence systems.
A statement from Erdogan’s office says the two leaders held a telephone conversation on Monday during which they also discussed the fight against terrorism and efforts to increase trade. Turkey’s decision to purchase the advanced Russian system has deepened a rift between the NATO allies.
US officials say the Russian defence system could pose a threat to a US F-35 fighter jet programme and have warned of consequences if the purchase is finalised.
Turkey denies that the system is a threat and has proposed a joint committee to review security risks.