US Envoy Sees Imminent Resolution of S-400 Sanctions Dispute With Turkiye

NewsDesk MC April 17, 2026 alliance politics, Antalya Diplomacy Forum, arms procurement, defense cooperation, diplomatic negotiations, F-35 program, geopolitical tensions, military relations, NATO tensions, S-400 missile system, sanctions dispute, security policy, Tom Barrack, Turkey US ties, Turkiye, united states, US foreign policy

ANTALYA— The United States expects to resolve its dispute with over sanctions linked to Ankara’s purchase of Russian missile systems “soon,” US Ambassador said on Friday.

Speaking at the Antalya Diplomacy Forum, Barrack said discussions between Washington and Ankara were progressing toward a settlement over sanctions imposed following Turkiye’s acquisition of the .

“I think you are going to see the S-400 situation solved soon,” Barrack said, adding that, from Washington’s perspective, Turkiye’s potential re-entry into the would be acceptable.

The United States imposed sanctions on its NATO ally in 2020 after Turkiye purchased the Russian S-400 system, citing concerns over compatibility with NATO defence infrastructure and risks to sensitive military technology. The move also led to Ankara’s removal from the multinational F-35 production and procurement programme.

The dispute has been a longstanding source of tension in bilateral relations, with both sides seeking a framework that addresses security concerns while restoring defence cooperation.

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