mo4ch:>US tells Turkey to give up on Russian S-400s in exchange for Patriot systems deal – report | Mo4ch News

The US has made an official offer to Turkey for a $3.5 billion sale of American Patriot missile systems, but only under the condition that Ankara cancels its S-400 purchase from Russia, local media has reported.A US delegation visited the country midweek to present Washington's terms to Turkish defense and foreign ministry officials. The contract put together by the Americans included a prerequisite, according to which the Patriot missile defense systems will only be supplied to Ankara if it gives up its deal to buy Russian air defense systems, Yeni Safak reported.Also on rt.comArt of the deal? Turkey may turn US Patriot missiles into ‘bargaining chip’In December, the US State Department approved the sale of 80 Patriot missiles and 60 other missiles, along with launching stations, radars and other equipment, to Turkey, which it called an important ally.The Turkish government, which had been long trying to acquire the Patriots, got frustrated with the US for not selling them the mi…