Lavrov Says Russia Could Move S-400 Systems From Turkey If Requested
Russia's foreign minister said Moscow would be ready to transfer the air defense systems to a 'friendly jurisdiction' if such a request were made.
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Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov said Moscow would be prepared to relocate S-400 air defense systems currently based in Turkey to another country considered friendly to Russia, if such a request were made, according to the state news agency TASS.
"We will be ready to transfer the S-400s to such a country when there is a request," Lavrov said, without specifying which nations might be under consideration or what circumstances would prompt the move.
Turkey has operated Russian-made S-400 missile defense systems since taking delivery of them in 2019, a purchase that strained Ankara's relations with NATO allies and led to US sanctions.
Lavrov's comments come as Russia continues high-level diplomatic engagements on the sidelines of the UN General Assembly, addressing a range of security and defense-related topics.
No timeline or further details were provided regarding any potential relocation of the systems, and it remains unclear whether Turkey has made or is considering such a request.
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