Türkiye seeks to return Russian-made S-400 systems to mend ties with U.S.

Türkiye is seeking to return the Russian-made S-400 air defense systems that it purchased nearly a decade ago. This move is part of an effort to mend ties with the United States and to rejoin the F-35 fighter jet program, according to a report by Bloomberg.

The S-400 systems have been a point of contention between Türkiye and the U.S., which has expressed concerns over the compatibility of the Russian systems with NATO equipment. The return of these systems could potentially ease tensions and facilitate Türkiye"s reintegration into the F-35 program, from which it was removed in 2019 following the S-400 acquisition.

This development comes amid ongoing discussions about defense cooperation and military partnerships between Türkiye and the U.S. In related coverage, the U.S. has been involved in various international operations, including recent developments in Ecuador aimed at dismantling drug trafficking routes.

As of now, further details regarding the timeline or conditions for the return of the S-400 systems have not been disclosed.