Second battery of Russian S-400 missile defence systems sent to Turkey

Russia had sent a second battery of the S-400 missile defence systems to Turkey on Sunday. The initial parts of the system were delivered to Ankara in July despite warnings about possible U.S. sanctions over the purchase. The United States has also expelled Turkey from the F-35 programme, but Ankara has dismissed the warnings so far. In a statement, Turkey's defence ministry said the delivery of the second S-400 battery to Ankara was completed. it also planned to activate the S-400s in April 2020.

In an interview on Friday, Turkish President told Reuters he will discuss buying U.S. Patriot missiles with President Donald Trump this month, saying his personal bond with the U.S. leader could overcome the crisis caused by the S-400s. The dispute over the S-400 systems is one of several issues straining ties between the United States and Turkey that include the ongoing conflict in Syria.