Again targeting Ankara, Menendez said, “They should act like NATO allies.” Menendez argued that Turkey should change its course.
President of the US Senate Foreign Affairs Committee, Senator Robert Menendez, added a new one to his anti-Turkey statements.
Trying to criticize Turkey over the S-400s and “Turkey should abandon military cooperation with Russia” Menendez spoke to Kathimerini from the Greek press.
Targeted Turkey: NATO should act like an ally
Menendez made statements questioning the presence of Turkey, the second largest army in NATO, in the military alliance.
American Senator, “Turkey should act like a NATO ally.” used the phrase.
“I hope Turkey will change its course”
Menendez, “I hope that Turkey will change course as a constructive partner in the region and fulfill its responsibilities to NATO.” he said.
When asked about the news that Turkey will purchase new S-400 air defense systems, Menendez said:
“I can’t support the sale of the F-16 if they buy the S-400”
“Turkey is considering purchasing more of the Russian S-400 system. news It worries me deeply.
Until then, I cannot support the sale or transfer of American F-16 warplanes to Turkey.”
Making a statement on the S-400s, the Presidency of Defense Industries, “There is no new development. According to the agreement made on the first day, the process continues.” He put an end to the rumors by saying.
“There is a provocation against Greece”
Menendez, who was also asked how Ankara evaluates the new natural gas works, said: “Turkey must stop its provocations and attacks on Greek territorial waters and airspace.” uttered words.
“Activities in Maraş are unacceptable”
On the other hand, Robert Menendez, arguing that the presence of Turkish soldiers in the Turkish Republic of Northern Cyprus is “illegal”, “This status quo in Cyprus is unacceptable. Turkey’s activities in Varosha are unacceptable. It directly contradicts many resolutions of the United Nations Security Council.” said.
