U..S. Secretary of State Mike Pompeo voiced deep concern about Northern Cyprus’ reopening part of a beachfront resort abandoned since Turkey invaded the island in 1974, calling it provocative and …
Pentagon Threatens Turkey With ‘Serious Consequences’ Following Reports of Russian-Made Missile Test
The unusual warning from the Defense Department against a NATO ally came hours after reports that Turkey had test-fired a Russian air defense system in violation of U.S. sanctions.
Turkey Moves Closer to Activating Its Russian Air Defense System
With the firing of a test missile, Turkey appeared to ignore an agreement with the Trump administration to delay putting the S-400 system into operation.
Missile fired where Turkey cleared way for S-400 test -video
The video, taken in the coastal city of Sinop, showed a narrow column of smoke headed high into the blue sky. In recent days Turkey had issued notices restricting air space and waters off the coastal …
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Turkey’s reported test of Russian-made missile system condemned by Pentagon
The Pentagon on Friday condemned Turkey’s reported test of a Russian-made missile system, a weapons system that US officials believe could pose a threat to the US and NATO.
Turkey tests Russian-made S-400 defence system: Reports
Tests of the advanced air defence system could stoke tensions between Turkey and the United States. A missile has been fired into the sky on Turkey’s Black Sea coast where the military was expected to …
US condemns Turkey over reported test of Russian system
The United States on Friday condemned NATO ally Turkey after it reportedly carried out its first test of a highly advanced Russian air defence system in defiance of US warnings.
EU leaders hit out at Turkey’s ‘provocations’ in the Med
European Union leaders are criticizing Turkey for ramping up tensions with Cyprus and Greece in the eastern Mediterranean …
East Med: Greece, Cyprus seek more EU pressure to stop Turkey
Greece and Cyprus pushed for a tougher European Union response to Turkey’s natural gas exploration in contested Mediterranean waters at an EU summit on Friday after Ankara restarted operations of a …