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Witnesses Tell Senate Turkey’s S-400 Purchase Reflects Erdogan’s Personal Calculus, Risks NATO Integration
Summary
Senate witnesses said Turkey’s S-400 purchase reflects President Erdogan’s personal strategy and bargaining over Patriot missile sales, warned the system’s integration raises intelligence risks, and noted Russia’s leverage over Turkey through migrants and tourism.
Senator Mitt Romney asked witnesses to explain why Turkey purchased the S-400 and whether Ankara miscalculated the consequences for its NATO ties and F-35 production. Mr. Brzezinski said the decision is rooted in President Recep Tayyip Erdogan’s personal calculus: he characterized the purchase as "a dangerous flirtation" with Russia that integrates Russian systems into Turkish forces and intelligence.
Why it matters: Experts warned the S-400 is more than a weapons…
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