US threatens Turkey with sanctions if it acquires Russian air defense system

US threatens Turkey with sanctions if it acquires Russian air defense system

United States plans to impose sanctions on Turkey and remove it from a critical fighter jet program if the NATO ally acquires Russian air defense system.

Spokeswoman of US State Department said in a statement in Washington that the United States has consistently and clearly stated that Turkey will face negative consequences if it proceeds with purchase of Russian S-400 Air Defence System.