Baku, Azerbaijan, Dec. 14
By Rufiz Hafizoglu – Trend:
There are no problems regarding acquisition of Russian S-400 Triumph surface-to-air missile system, Turkish Foreign Minister Mevlut Cavusoglu said, the country’s media reported Dec. 14.
The minister noted that if needed, Russian specialists will be involved in the deployment of the S-400 Triumph air defense systems.
The minister also denied information about the creation of Russian military base in Turkey.
On Dec. 14, the Turkish media reported that Russia may create a military base in Turkey within the sale and purchase agreements signed regarding Russian S-400 Triumph surface-to-air missile systems.
It was reported that the Russian military base in Turkey may be established until 2019.
After Turkey acquires the S-400 Triumph air defense systems, it is planned to deploy two missile batteries on the Turkish border with Syria, one battery in the Mediterranean region, and another one in Turkey’s Black Sea Region.
Turkey will receive the first S-400 Triumph air defense systems from Russia in 2019.
Earlier, Turkish National Defense Minister Nurettin Canikli said that the control system of Russian S-400 Triumph surface-to-air missile systems, to be acquired by Turkey from Russia, will be under the control of the Turkish side.
Meanwhile, Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan said Russia and Turkey are negotiating terms of a loan for the purchase of S-400 Triumph. Reportedly, Turkey will buy several S-400 Triumph systems for $2.5 billion, and has already transferred the first batch of payment.
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