Some in Congress have accused President Trump of being soft on Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan, and the sanctions had been long expected.
US imposes sanctions on Turkey over Russia weapons
The US has issued sanctions against its fellow Nato ally Turkey over its deployment of a Russian-made missile defence system acquired last year.The US says Russia’s S-400 surface-to-air missile system …
US Makes Good On Threats Of Turkey Sanctions Over Russia Arms
The United States on Monday made good on months of threats to punish Turkey for buying a major Russian missile defense system, although it held off on the most drastic options. With little more a …
US sanctions NATO ally Turkey for purchasing Russian missile system
Pres. Trump sanctioned Turkey for purchasing a Russian missile defense system after years of Congress pressuring him to.
Trump hits Turkey with long-awaited sanctions
The Trump administration has imposed long-awaited sanctions on Turkey in retaliation for its decision to buy a Russian missile defence system, hitting the country’s military procurement agency and …
US sanctions NATO ally Turkey over Russian missile defense
The Trump administration on Monday imposed sanctions on its NATO ally Turkey over its purchase of a Russian air defense system, in a striking move against a longtime partner …
EU and US sanctions on Turkey show it is a NATO state in name only and will push Erdogan closer to Russia and China
President Recep Tayyip Erdogan has upset both Brussels and Washington of late as Turkey has done significant deals with Moscow and Beijing. But despite growing estrangement from the West, he doesn’t …
Perspectives | In Azerbaijan, Turkish leader has eyes on Iran
As Azerbaijan celebrates victory over Armenia, its sponsor in the recent war has hinted he is seeking a broader regional shake-up. Turkey’s President Recep Tayyip Erdogan, during a military parade in …
Turkey’s Erdogan says upset U.S. went ahead with sanctions process
President Tayyip Erdogan said on Monday Turkey expects its NATO ally the United States to support it and not sanction it over its purchase of Russian S-400 missiles, and added he was upset that …
Turkey to impose 5-day lockdown beginning on New Year’s Eve as Covid deaths hit new record
President Tayyip Erdogan said on Monday Turkey will impose a five-day full lockdown beginning on December 31 to maintain gains against the pandemic, as official data showed new daily coronavirus …