Turkey’s Fighter Flirtation With Russia: Is it Serious?

Turkey’s Fighter Flirtation With Russia: Is it Serious?

Turkey’s Fighter Flirtation With Russia: Is it Serious? Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan has already requested a series of F-16 upgrades from the US, but may be using Russia for political leverage. By RAGIP SOYLU on October 27, 2021 at 10:49 AM ANKARA: When Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan last month stated that Ankara could look to Russia to buy warplanes and jointly produce military plane engines, it immediately raised eyebrows around the NATO alliance. Source Link