US Open to Turkey F-35 Talks If Dispute Over Russian Air Defenses Is Resolved

The US may discuss Turkey’s return to the F-35 fighter jet “family” if a spat over Ankara’s acquisition of advanced Russian air defenses is resolved, US Acting Deputy Secretary of State Victoria Nuland said during a visit to Turkey.

“If we could get through this S-400 issue, which we would like to do, the US would be delighted to welcome Turkiye back into the F-35 family,” Nuland told CNNTurk television on Monday.