After Erdogan Revealed Trump's Promise - Where Did Another F-35 Jet Come From?
After years of sanctions following the purchase of the Russian S-400 system, Ankara hopes to receive six F-35 jets it has already paid for. Trump: "I haven't yet reached a final decision."
Assessment
Turkey's expectation of receiving six F-35s it paid for hinges on a reported promise from Trump, but Trump himself says no final decision has been made. The years-long sanctions over Turkey's S-400 purchase remain unresolved, leaving Ankara's hopes uncertain. The gap between Erdogan's revelation and Trump's caution suggests the matter is still politically fluid.