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US imposes sanctions on Turkey over Russian S-400s

On Monday the United States announced it is imposing sanctions on Turkey for its purchase and acquisition of Russian S-400 missile defense systems. This is the first time the US has targeted a NATO ally through the Countering America's Adversaries Through Sanctions Act. 

Dr. Aykan Erdemir, the Director of the Turkey Program at the Foundation for Defense of Democracies and a former Turkish lawmaker, and HALC’s Executive Director Endy Zemenides join The Greek Current to analyze this breaking development. 

You can read the articles we discuss on The Daily Roundup here: 

U.S. sanctions Turkey over purchase of Russian S-400 missile system

US State Department statement: The United States Sanctions Turkey Under CAATSA 231

ANCA, HALC, IDC WELCOME INITIAL US SANCTIONS ON TURKEY

UK and EU restart trade talks after leaders' call

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