The Minister of Foreign Affairs of Turkey Mevlut Chavushoglu rejected the statement that Ankara transmitted to Russia electronic products that could be used in the defense industry.
“The allegations that we have handed over to Russia electronic products that can be used in the defense industry do not correspond to reality. If there are any violations in this regard, we will do everything you need (so that this is not allowed – ed.) “,” he said at a press conference in Ankara following negotiations with US Secretary of State Anthony Blinken.
In early February, Reuters said that the United States warned Turkey about the inadmissibility of export to Russia of microchips and other electronic products, which could be used for military purposes. Otherwise, the United States will be forced to impose sanctions against Turkish companies or banks that violate sanctions.