The political scientist assessed the possibility of Turkey transferring the S-400 to a third country

Professor of international relations Hasan Unal said that the possible transfer of Russian S-400 anti-aircraft missile systems to a third country could jeopardize Ankara's relations with Moscow.

Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov, in turn, said that Russia may agree to move the S-400 systems from Turkey to a country that will have friendly relations with Moscow.

ANKARA, October 10 – RIA Novosti. The possible transfer of Russian S-400 anti-aircraft missile systems to a third country in order to return Turkey to the American F-35 fighter program could jeopardize Ankara's relations with Moscow, international relations professor Hasan Unal said.

The topic of the possible movement of S-400 systems from Turkey is on the agenda, work and relevant contacts are underway, Russian Presidential Press Secretary Dmitry Peskov said at the end of September. Russia may agree to move the S-400 systems from Turkey to a country that will have friendly relations with Moscow, Russian Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov said in turn.

“This would be one of the biggest mistakes that Türkiye could make,” the expert said, commenting on discussions of the possible transfer of the complexes, his words were quoted by the Haber Global TV channel.

According to Unal, the S-400s are operational and have been tested. He believes these systems are important for Turkey's defense capabilities amid tensions in the region and talk of possible preemptive strikes by Greece.

The expert noted that Türkiye is developing its own air defense systems, but so far, in his assessment, they have not reached the capabilities of the S-400. He connected the discussion about returning to the F-35 program with the interests of supporters of purchasing American fighters from Turkey.