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Turkish, Russian leaders discuss Syria over phone

Turkey and Russia pledge to continue cooperation in the military and energy spheres as well as in Syria.

Turkey hints it could bar US from using key air bases

Foreign Minister Mevlut Cavusoglu warned if the US imposes sanctions, Incirlik Air Base and Kurecik Radar Station, where US soldiers are stationed, in Turkey would come into question.

Turkey open to US Patriot defence system in addition to Russian S-400

Foreign Minister Mevlut Cavusoglu said more missile systems are essential for Turkey's security and despite the purchase of Russian S-400s, Ankara is open to buying US-made Patriots.

Turkey to eye alternatives if F-35s not acquired - Akar

Turkish Defence Minister Hulusi Akar said Turkey would have to look for alternatives if it could not acquire US F-35 jets over the purchase of the advanced Russian S-400 air-defence system.

Turkey to activate S-400 missile defence systems

The Russian-made defence hardware will be activated after relevant military personnel are trained, says Turkish defence minister.

Turkey to look elsewhere if F-35 dispute continues – Erdogan

Ankara is not only an F-35 fighter jet customer but also a partner, Turkish President Erdogan underlined at a Justice and Development Party's parliamentary meeting.

Turkey, US in talks to resolve F-35, S-400 spat

Talks being held at the bilateral level and not under NATO supervision, Turkish presidential spokesman Ibrahim Kalin says.

Turkey won’t give up on Russia’s S-400: Erdogan

The Turkish president says that giving up the Russian missile defence system would be an interference in Turkey's sovereignty rights but is open to buying the US's Patriot missile defence system as well.

Saudi Arabia warms to idea of purchasing S-400s from Russia

Even though the kingdom’s possible purchase of missile systems from Moscow has been in the works for a few years, the country has not finalised a deal with Russia’s President Putin.

Turkey, Russia close to reaching Su-35 purchase deal

Ankara and Moscow are also discussing potentially co-manufacturing a few components of the jets, Turkish sources said.

Russia, Turkey eyeing fighter jet deal - Kremlin

Turkish and Russian leaders are going to discuss a possible purchase of fifth-generation fighter jets Su-57 and 4++ generation fighter jets Su-35 in the sidelines of a trilateral summit on Syria.

US defence chief hopes Turkey abandons S-400

Mark Esper also stressed that the US will “consider” Turkey rejoining to the F-35 programme if Ankara gets rid of the S-400 system and “take them completely out of the country.”