EXPLAINED: Did Erdoğan Just Sacrifice Putin's S-400 To Win Back America's F-35 Fighter Jets?

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Has Türkiye quietly ended its biggest defense dispute with the United States? A new report claims Ankara has sold its Russian S-400 missile system—potentially reopening the door to America's F-35 stealth fighter program. What You Need to Know A report by Turkish newspaper Hürriyet claims Türkiye has sold its Russian-made S-400 air defense system to a Gulf country. The reported buyer is believed to be either the UAE or Qatar, but no government has officially confirmed the deal. Türkiye was removed from the U.S.-led F-35 fighter jet program in 2019 after acquiring the S-400 from Russia. The United States imposed CAATSA sanctions, arguing the S-400 could compromise the F-35's stealth technology. If the report is confirmed, President Donald Trump could potentially certify that Türkiye no longer operates the S-400, opening the possibility of lifting sanctions. The reported move could mark the end of one of NATO's longest-running defense disputes and significantly reshape U.S.-Türkiye-Russi

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