US State Department Says Not Aware of New S-4-00 Deal Between Russia, Turkey

20:02 GMT, 16 August 2022

WASHINGTON (Sputnik) - The State Department is not aware of any new developments for Russia to provide Turkey with additional S-400 air defense systems, but the United States' position on the arms sale is well known, spokesperson Ned Price said on Tuesday.

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Earlier in the day, Russian media reported that Moscow signed a new agreement to provide Ankara with additional S-400 systems.

"We're not aware of any new developments on this matter, our position on Turkey's purchase of the S-400 is well known," Price said during a press briefing.