Turkey Seeks Russia's Approval to Resell S-400 Systems

Turkey has reportedly asked Russia to approve the resale of its Russian-made S-400 air defense systems to a third country, a move that could help Ankara restore defense ties with the United States and regain access to the F-35 fighter jet program. Turkey Seeks Moscow's Approval Over S-400 Transfer According to Bloomberg, citing sources familiar with the matter, Turkish officials approached Moscow before the NATO summit held on July 7-8 in Ankara to seek permission to transfer the S-400 missile systems purchased from Russia in 2019. The reported request follows Turkey's unsuccessful effort to keep the S-400 systems while persuading Washington to allow its return to the F-35 program. Turkish officials reportedly proposed allowing the United States to monitor the operation of the missile systems to ensure they would not collect sensitive data on the stealth aircraft. US officials rejected the proposal, according to the report.