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Russia to deliver first S-400 missile to Turkey in July: Reports

Reuters
Moscow, Moscow City, Russian FederationUpdated: Jun 26, 2019, 06:17 PM IST
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Russian S-400 missile air defence systems. Photograph:(Reuters)

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The plans of Turkey, a NATO member, have irked Washington, which threatened with sanctions against Ankara if it goes ahead with the purchase

Russia will make first delivery of the S-400 missile systems to Turkey in July, Russian news agencies cited the head of Russian state arms exporter Rosoboronexport saying on Wednesday, in accordance with the earlier-stated plans.

"We are making first delivery in July as part of out plans," Alexander Mikheev is quoted as saying by RIA news agency.

The plans of Turkey, a NATO member, have irked Washington, which threatened with sanctions against Ankara if it goes ahead with the purchase.