US imposes sanctions on Turkey over purchase of Russian air defence system

The #Trump administration on Monday imposed #sanctions on its #NATO ally #Turkey over its purchase of a Russian air defence system, in a striking move against a longtime partner that sets the stage for further confrontation between the two nations as President-elect Joe Biden prepares to take office.
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