News for US-Turkey Turkey: We will not cancel purchase of Russian defense systemTurkey makes clear it will not turn back from its acquisition of S-400 defense systems despite US sanctions.US sanctions Turkey over purchase of Russian defense systemUS sanctions target Turkey's military procurement agency in response to Ankara's purchase of S-400 missile defense system.US official: Turkey faces sanctions over S-400 testUS official warns Turkey of possible sanctions following its test of Russia's S-400 air defense system. Erdogan threatens to shut down strategic US basesTurkish President threatens to shut down air base which hosts US nuclear warheads. Senate passes resolution recognizing Armenian genocideSenate unanimously passes resolution that recognizes as a genocide the mass killings of Armenians a century ago.Senate committee approves Turkey sanctions billSenate Foreign Relations Committee passes legislation to impose sanctions on Turkey over S-400 purchase.Trump considering sanctioning Turkey over S-400 purchaseTrump suggests S-400 controversy with Turkey was a result of Obama's refusal to sell Ankara the Patriot system. Turkey: We'll use S-400 despite US threatsSenior Turkish defense official downplays US threat of sanctions over his country's purchase of anti-missile system from Russia.Trump: I'm a fan of ErdoganTrump downplays tensions with Turkey during meeting with Erdogan. "We have been friends for a long time." House approves sanctions against TurkeyHouse of Representatives approves sanctions against Turkey over Syria operation. Turkey: No need to initiate another operation in SyriaTurkish defense ministry says it was informed by US that Kurdish withdrawal from Syria safe zone is complete. US charges Turkish bank with evading Iran sanctionsState-owned Halkbank accused in US of illegally moving about $20 billion worth of otherwise restricted Iranian funds.Trump to Erdogan: Let's work out a deal, don't be a fool!In letter last week, US President urged Turkish President to make a deal with the US on Syria. Why Turkey frightens EuropeEurope is never going to break the yoke imposed on it by the Turks. US announces possible sanctions against TurkeyTreasury Secretary says Trump will sign executive order expanding administration's ability to impose sanctions on Turkish officials. Graham: Could not agree with Netanyahu moreUS Senator urges Trump to reverse his decision to withdraw troops from Syria after Turkey launches operation against Kurds. Republicans introduce legislation to sanction Turkey29 Republicans in House of Representatives announce legislation to impose sanctions against Turkey over its assault on Kurds.US threatens to 'penalize' Turkey over inhumane actsState Department official: US will take penalizing action against Turkey if it engages in “inhumane and disproportionate” moves in Syria. Graham threatens Turkey with 'sanctions from hell'South Carolina Senator says Congress will impose devastating sanctions on Turkey if it launches operation in Syria. Trump: We're going to be watching TurkeyUS President warns Turkey: If any of our people get hurt, big trouble.US considering sanctioning Turkey over S-400sTreasury Secretary says US considering sanctions over Turkey’s purchase of Russian-made air defense missile system.US removes Turkey from F-35 programUS removes Turkey from the F-35 fighter jet program in the wake its acquisition of S-400 Russian missile system.Report: US to sanction Turkey over S-400Officials say Trump’s team has settled on sanctions package to punish Turkey for receiving parts of Russian missile defense system. Turkey receives Russian S-400 missile systemTurkey receives first batch of Russia's S-400 missile defense system, risking deepening tensions with the United States. Erdogan: S-400 purchase a 'done deal'Turkish President says his country has already bought the Russian S-400 missile defense systems and they will be delivered shortly. Sources: US won't accept more Turkish F-35 pilotsUS officials say Washington won't train new pilots who on F-35 fighter jets due to Turkey's purchase of S-400s from Russia.US considering suspending F-35 training for Turkish pilotsSources say US may suspend training for Turkish pilots on advanced F-35 fighter jets due to Turkey's purchase of S-400 from Russia. Turkey denies US gave it deadline to reconsider S-400 purchaseTurkey’s Defense Minister says US did not give Turkey a deadline to reconsider purchase of Russian defense missile systems.Turkey considering delaying purchase of Russian missile systemSources say Turkey considering a US request to delay the purchase of S-400 missile defense system until 2020.Turkey: We'll purchase S-400 despite possible US sanctionsTurkey dismisses US threats of sanctions if it went ahead with a Russian missile purchase.Turkey: S-400 purchase shouldn't trigger US sanctionsTurkey’s Defense Minister says his country’s purchase of Russian air defense missile system should not trigger US sanctions. Erdogan: S-400 purchase from Russia will go aheadTurkish President vows to go ahead with deal to purchase Russian missile defense systems, despite pressure from US not to do so. Turkish FM: S-400 purchase from Russia a 'done deal'Turkey’s Foreign Minister says his country's purchase of Russian missile defense systems cannot be canceled. Pence warns TurkeyUS Vice President warns Turkey against buying Russian anti-missile system.US stops delivery of F-35s to TurkeyDelivery of F-35 fighter jet parts to Turkey halted in response to purchase of Russian S-400 surface-to-air missile system. Erdogan: S-400 purchase has nothing to do with USTurkish President responds after US warns of "grave consequences" if Turkey goes through with purchase of Russian defense systems.US general: No F-35s to Turkey if it buys Russian defense systemTop US general says he would recommend to withhold delivery of fighter jets to Turkey if it purchases Russian S-400 air defense system. Trump and Erdogan discuss SyriaTurkish President and US President discuss creation of "security zone" in north Syria.Erdogan: US withdrawal from Syria must be planned carefullyTurkish President says his country is best partner to work with US on withdrawal from Syria, reaffirms commitment to defeating ISIS.Turkey refuses to cancel purchase of S-400 from RussiaTurkey reportedly rejects US offer to cancel its purchase of S-400 missiles from Russia.Erdogan invites Trump to TurkeyWhite House spokesman says Turkish President invited Trump to visit Turkey in 2019.Turkey: US missile deal doesn't affect deal with RussiaErdogan spokesman says Turkey’s purchase of Patriot missiles will not affect its deal to acquire S-400 missiles from Russia. US approves sale of Patriot missiles to TurkeyUnited States to sell $3.5 billion in missiles to Turkey. Report: US could remove Erdogan rivalWhite House reportedly looking for ways to remove Fethulleh Gulen from the US in order to placate Turkey over Saudi journalist's murder. ‘Haley was a locomotive’Watch: Duvi Honig, CEO of the Orthodox Jewish Chamber of Commerce, interviewed on Turkish television. Trump meets pastor freed by TurkeyAmerican pastor Andrew Brunson, released from a prison in Turkey, thanks Trump for the administration's work to free him.Turkey to free detained US pastor?Report says US and Turkey have reached secret deal to secure release of Andrew Brunson. State Department: We're not aware of a deal. Erdogan: US making 'unlawful requests' regarding jailed pastorTurkish President says US won't be able to secure release of jailed pastor Andrew Brunson by using threats. Erdogan spokesman: U.S. 'disregarding' our legal processSpokesman for Turkish President calls on United States to respect Turkey's judicial independence in case of detained pastor. Erdogan spokesman condemns attack on U.S. embassySpokesman for Turkish President says attack on U.S. Embassy in Ankara was an attempt to create chaos. Trump: There will be no concessions to TurkeyPresident Trump rules out making concessions to Turkey to gain the freedom of a detained American pastor. Abbas to Erdogan: 'Palestine' supports youPA chairman expresses support for Turkey in its crisis with the United States. Trump: We will pay Turkey nothingTrump blasts Turkey as tensions continue over imprisonment of American pastor. Mnuchin says more sanctions could be imposed on TurkeyU.S. Treasury Secretary says Washington ready to place economic sanctions on Turkey if detained American pastor isn't released.U.S. official warns Turkey more sanctions could be comingWhite House says Turkey could face more economic sanctions if it refuses to release jailed American pastor. Bolton meets Turkish AmbassadorU.S. National Security Adviser meets Turkish Ambassador, discuss detention of American pastor in Turkey. Erdogan: U.S. gave us deadline to release pastorTurkish President reveals the United States gave his country deadline to release detained American pastor Andrew Brunson. |
