mo4ch:>We will take ‘reciprocal steps’: Turkish FM warns US against any penalties for buying S-400 | Mo4ch News

Turkey is holding firm in its commitment to honor its purchase of Russian air defense systems, warning the US that it is prepared to take “reciprocal steps” in reply to any sanctions imposed by Washington.Foreign Minister Mevlut Cavusoglu dismissed as “futile” the US’s continuous efforts to dissuade Turkey from receiving S-400 batteries from Russia, during an interview with Turkish TV on Friday. The minister added that Ankara was steadfast in continuing with the purchase, whatever the consequences.We are determined on the S-400 issue. No matter what the results will be, we will not take a step back.Also on rt.comUS threats over F-35 program dishonor NATO alliance, Ankara saysWhen asked about the possibility of a US-imposed sanctions regime against its NATO ally, Cavusoglu said Turkey was prepared to respond.If the United States takes any negative actions towards us, we will also take reciprocal steps.Tensions between the US government and Turkey over the S-400 have been simmering for …