Is Turkey closer to F-35s and seeing CAATSA sanctions lifted?

from The Greek Current · host Hellenic Leaders

This weekend we heard Hakan Fidan say he believes Ankara and Washington will find a way to remove CAATSA sanctions "very soon". His comments echo those of US Ambassador Tom Barrack, who was quoted saying that the “hurdle” blocking F-35 access for Turkey might be resolved within 4 to 6 months. Sinan Ciddi, a non-resident senior fellow at the Foundation for Defense of Democracies and an expert on Turkish politics, joins Thanos Davelis as we look to break down why Barrack and Fidan insist a “solution” is within reach despite Turkey refusing to get rid of its Russian S-400s.You can read the articles we discuss on our podcast here:Turkey Closer to Clearing Way for F-35s, Says Trump Ally BarrackTurkey, US will find way of removing CAATSA sanctions ‘very soon’, Turkish FM saysBerlin-Athens migrant returns ‘understanding’Iraklio airport resumes flights after farmers end protestProtesting Greek farmers swarm onto airport tarmac in Crete, forcing halt to flights

What this episode covers

Sinan Ciddi, a non-resident senior fellow at the Foundation for Defense of Democracies and an expert on Turkish politics, joins Thanos Davelis as we look to break down why Ambassador Tom Barrack and Turkish Foreign Minister Hakan Fidan insist a “solution” to CAATSA sanctions and F-35s is within reach despite Turkey refusing to get rid of its Russian S-400s.