MOSCOW: Russia will make first delivery of the S-400 missile systems to Turkey in July, Russian news agencies cited the head of Russian state arms exporter Rosoboronexport saying on Wednesday, in accordance with the earlier-stated plans.
“We are making first delivery in July as part of out plans,” Alexander Mikheev is quoted as saying by RIA news agency.
The plans of Turkey, a NATO member, have irked Washington, which threatened with sanctions against Ankara if it goes ahead with the purchase.
Russia to deliver first S-400 missile to Turkey in July: reports
Updated 26 June 2019
Russia to deliver first S-400 missile to Turkey in July: reports
- ‘We are making first delivery in July as part of out plans’
