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Is Turkey on the way back to the F-35 deal? Erdogan's new move in the US
Turkey has signed a $2.4 million contract with the lobbying firm Ballard Partners, which is close to President Donald Trump. The goal: to promote its return to the F-35 aircraft program, from which it was expelled following the purchase of Russian S-400 defense systems. Ankara is now considering selling the systems to a third country to remove the obstacle to the deal.
"At a Dead End": Turkey's F-35 Deal Faces Opposition in Washington
More than a month after Trump signaled he was interested in selling the stealth fighter jets to Ankara, the move is still stuck. The Russian S-400 system in Turkey's possession is at the center of the dispute. In the US Congress, they are demanding that Erdogan get rid of it completely.
Will the aircraft deal be cancelled? US: Turkey does not meet the conditions to return to the F-35 program
In an official letter obtained by Walla, the State Department clarifies that Ankara will not be able to return to the fighter jet program as long as it does not get rid of the Russian S-400 system. Alongside this, Washington praises Turkey's contribution to the peace plan for Gaza - but emphasizes: concerned about Hamas's funding infrastructure on its territory.