America warns Turkey of possible dire consequences

America warns Turkey of possible dire consequences

Oct 18 2020

ARK News… The US State Department, On Friday, said that Washington "has expressed to high levels in the Turkish government" its lack of acceptance of Ankara's possession of Russian weapons systems such as the "S-400", warning of "potentially serious consequences" for its security relationship with Turkey, if it activates this system.

"If confirmed ... we will condemn in the strongest terms the test launch of a missile from the S-400 system, as it is inconsistent with Turkey's responsibilities as a member of NATO and as a strategic partner of the United States," said the US State Department spokeswoman, Morgan Ortagus, in a statement. Reported by Reuters.

These statements came after a local video recorded by "Reuters", which showed the launch of a missile, Friday, on the Turkish coast overlooking the Black Sea, where the army is expected to test the Russian S-400 air defense system.

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