Trouble with NATO: Erdogan accuses US of reneging on promises to Turkey on fighter jets. Turkish president threatens new alliances
Bilecik – in a text Recep Tayyip Erdogan The US was blatantly threatened. If a NATO partner does not live up to its promises, it will “pay the price”. According to the President, Turkey Paid $1.4 billion for F35 fighter jets but never received them. “Now we want to buy F16 fighter jets, but you won’t give them to us. You did the same with the F35,” Erdogan said. “We Muslim Turks keep our promises and expect the same from you.”
Threat towards America Erdogan said at an event in the Turkish city of Bilesik called “Meeting with Youth”. The motto of the event: “Our roots are in the past, our eyes are on the future” – probably referring to the history of the Ottoman Empire.
Fighter jets for Turkey: Recep Tayyip Erdogan threatens US with new alliance
In his speech, Erdogan threatened the United States with far-reaching consequences if it did not fulfill its promises to Turkey. His government is ready to seek other allies for Turkey. You may find what you’re looking for among America’s international enemies. “We told them that we are planning to hold tripartite talks Russia, Syria and Turkey. Iran can also be included. Let’s unify Iran too,” Erdogan told the hall, which appeared to be filled primarily with young Turks.
His country is able to accept a ceasefire in such talks Ukraine war to reach The Negotiations between Russia and Ukraine have come to a standstill. Turkey’s mediation efforts have failed several times in the past.
Recep Tayyip Erdogan talks about Turkey’s arms deals with Russia
Turkey is one of the few countries NATO– Member States that maintain more or less close relations with Russia. Erdogan also talked about the arms deals between the two countries. So, he was asked by Joe Biden’s administration not to buy S400 missiles from Russia. “They told us: Leave the S400. We don’t do that. We have already bought them. They are in our possession,” the Turkish president said.
In Turkey, Erdogan and his AKP are in the midst of an election campaign. Turkey was brought before the elections. The deadline is now May 14, 2023. According to polls, Erdogan’s government is at risk of being voted out. It’s up to the president to prevent this – and Erdogan is apparently not making nasty announcements to a true ally, the United States. (in)
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