Turkey’s Erdogan Not Backing Out Of Russian S-400 Missile Deal, Despite US Grievances
June 4, 2019
As Washington puts pressure on its NATO ally Turkey to reject a S-400 missile deal from Russia, Turkey has remained steadfast in its commitment to the agreement.
“There is a certain step that we took, there is an agreement here and we are committed to it,” Turkish President Recep Tayep Erdogan told reporters Tuesday after attending prayers due to the Muslim holiday of Eid al-Fitr. “It is out of the question that we step back.”