Turkey Aims to Offload Russian Air-Defense System as It Seeks to Buy U.S. F-35s

Turkey is maneuvering to sell its Russian S-400 air-defense system to the U.A.E. in a bid to resolve tensions with the U.S. over its acquisition of the advanced F-35 fighter jets. This move is crucial as NATO has imposed restrictions on Turkey due to its possession of the S-400, which includes a ban on sharing sensitive F-35 technology. By transferring the S-400, Turkey hopes to alleviate these concerns and proceed with its purchase of the F-35s, underscoring the geopolitical complexities and shifting alliances in the region.