Ankara Looks At Russia's S-400 Air Defense System; Defense Minister Says Other Countries Are Being Contacted

Turkish officials have been holding talks with Russia about the possibility of buying air defense systems, reports Tass (Russia).

Turkey is considering Russian-made S-400 air defense systems, said Defense Minister Fikri Isik on Friday. Russia's stance on the issue is "positive," he said.

The minister said Ankara has also contacted other countries on missile defense, reported the Jerusalem Post. Fikri said he hopes this will encourage NATO to come up with a more serious...