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Is Turkey closer to F-35s and seeing CAATSA sanctions lifted?

This weekend we heard Hakan Fidan say he believes Ankara and Washington will find a way to remove CAATSA sanctions "very soon". His comments echo those of US Ambassador Tom Barrack, who was quoted saying that the “hurdle” blocking F-35 access for Turkey might be resolved within 4 to 6 months. Sinan Ciddi, a non-resident senior fellow at the Foundation for Defense of Democracies and an expert on Turkish politics, joins Thanos Davelis as we look to break down why Barrack and Fidan insist a “solution” is within reach despite Turkey refusing to get rid of its Russian S-400s.

You can read the articles we discuss on our podcast here:

Turkey Closer to Clearing Way for F-35s, Says Trump Ally Barrack

Turkey, US will find way of removing CAATSA sanctions ‘very soon’, Turkish FM says

Berlin-Athens migrant returns ‘understanding’

Iraklio airport resumes flights after farmers end protest

Protesting Greek farmers swarm onto airport tarmac in Crete, forcing halt to flights

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