Erdogan sees end in sight for U.S. sanctions on Turkish defence sector
The Hindu
Turkiye sees easing of U.S. sanctions on defense sector under Trump, aims to end CAATSA quickly.
Turkiye has seen an easing of U.S. sanctions on its defence sector since Donald Trump became President, with steps towards ending the measure advancing quickly, President Recep Tayyip Erdogan said on Saturday (May 17, 2025).
"We can easily say that there is a softening in CAATSA,," he told reporters while returning from a European summit, referring to U.S. sanctions legislation.
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In 2020, Washington imposed sanctions on Ankara over its purchase of an S-400 Russian surface-to-air missile defence system under a 2017 law known as CAATSA, which aims to limit Russia's military influence.
The move soured ties between the two NATO member countries.
It also booted Turkiye out of its F-35 programme, with Washington saying the presence of the S-400 would allow the Russians to collect information on the stealth jet's capabilities.
Mr. Erdogan said Turkiye had raised the sanctions issue with Trump and his newly-appointed envoy to Ankara, Tom Barrack
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