‘Intimate relations’ with Russia, Turkey sanctioned by the US

WASHINGTON – Ministry of Foreign Affairs United States of America (US) said the Presidency of Defense Industry (SSB) Turkey , along with four high-ranking officials working in it, including its chief, Ismail Demir, will be sanctioned under the Law Against the Enemy of America through Sanctions (CAATSA).

The US has announced that it will sanction the Turkish SSB and four top officials over “ties” with the defense and intelligence sectors Russia .

According to the US State Department notification, an official document will be issued on Tuesday local time.

“The Minister of Foreign Affairs (Antony Blinken) has chosen certain sanctions to be imposed on SSB and Ismail Demir, president of SSB; Faruk Yigit, vice president of SSB; Serhat Gencoglu, head of the SSB Department of Defense and Space; and Mustafa Alper Deniz, Program Manager for the Directorate The SSB Regional Air Defense System, complies with CAATSA, “the notification read was quoted as saying Sputnik, Tuesday (6/4/2021).

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Blinken confirmed that the SSB has knowingly engaged in an important transaction with someone who is part of, or operating for or on behalf of, the Russian Federation Government’s defense or intelligence sector.

The Turkish Defense Industry Presidency is a civilian institution established by the Turkish government which aims to manage the country’s defense industry and supply of military technology.

The US does not welcome defense and intelligence cooperation between Turkey and Russia. In particular, Ankara’s move to acquire a Russian-made S-400 air defense missile system has drawn criticism from Washington, with the US threatening to impose sanctions on Turkey over the decision.

Despite the threat of US sanctions, Ankara has refused to ditch the S-400 missile defense system and continues to negotiate with Moscow on a second force air defense weapon. Russia’s state-owned arms exporter has expressed confidence that Turkey will not succumb to pressure from Washington.

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