US President Donald Trump has played a big bet on Turki. He has indicated that the Turkias can again be included in the F-35 fighter jet program. However, for this, he has given a clear condition that the Turkas will have to help in ending the Ukraine War.
Turki President Rechpe Tayyip Erdogan recently visited the White House. This was his first American visit after 2019. During the conversation, Trump said that if the talks were successful, then the restrictions imposed on the Turkas on the S-400 can be lifted. Turkas will have to stop buying oil and gas from Russia. President Donald Trump clearly asked Erdogan to use his influence to put pressure on Vladimir Putin and stop Ukraine War.
S-400 and F-35 controversy
In 2019, the United States excluded the Turks from the F-35 program, as it bought the S-400 air defense system from Russia. American experts say that if the S-400 and F-35 operates with F-35, its technology can be leaked to Russia. Nevertheless, Erdogan has made it clear that he also wants F-35 jets and also wants to keep S-400 systems.
Turkas and Russia’s growing close
When the NATO countries banned Russia after the Ukraine War began, the Turkas did not take any step. He is still buying crude oil and gas from Russia. According to Europe’s Brugal Institute, in 2023, Turki -Russian trade reached $ 52 billion. For this reason, America wants Turkas to keep distance from Russia.
New twist in relationships?
US Ambassador Tom Barrack has indicated that the S-400 restrictions on Turkis may be lifted by the end of the year. Trump and Erdogan have also instructed their officials to find solutions. If the Turkas accept the conditions of the trump, then he can get F-35 jets again and he can also keep the S-400 system.
Israel’s displeasure
Israel is also an important player in this entire incident. He has been pressurizing America for a long time not to give F-35 jets to the Turkas, but Trump is probably in the mood for Israel this time.
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