Turkey Sells Russian S-400 Defense Systems to Gulf State to Facilitate F-35 Purchase

The Turkish newspaper Hurriyet reported that Ankara has sold the Russian-made S-400 defense systems it previously acquired to a Gulf state. The sale is expected to be officially announced today. According to the report, this transaction could pave the way for Turkey to purchase American F-35 fighter jets, which had been previously blocked due to Turkey's possession of the Russian systems.