Witnesses Tell Senate Turkey’s S-400 Purchase Reflects Erdogan’s Personal Calculus, Risks NATO Integration
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.
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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.
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