OREANDA-NEWS. Turkish military specialists continue work with the Russian S-400 anti-aircraft missile systems, the process will be completed in April or May. This was stated by Minister of Defense Hulusi Akar.

“The process of training and commissioning of the S-400 continues. This is a matter of principle indeed. As our president said, this process continues according to plans. They will be fully commissioned in April or May,” the newspaper Turkiye cites Akar.

In December, the US Senate Committee on Foreign Relations approved a bill imposing sanctions against Turkey for the purchase of the S-400.

The Turkish Foreign Ministry condemned it, noting that this is a manifestation of disrespect for the sovereign decisions of Ankara in the sphere of national security.

The Russian Foreign Ministry, commenting on the decision of the US Senate Committee, said that Moscow opposes to any sanctions that have not been approved by the UN Security Council.