Turkey responds to $283M arms transfer reports
Turkey denied having any knowledge of a possible American plan to transfer U.S.-made weapons to Ukraine through its territory, following the exposure of official U.S. Congressional documents and media reports revealing a weapons package that includes "Atakum" missiles, "M270" Multiple Launch Rocket Systems, and other weapons and ammunition stored with Turkish forces. The plan involves transferring missile launch platforms as well as tactical ballistic missiles through private Turkish companies and international firms to bolster Ukraine's military capabilities. This operation requires approval from the U.S. government for re-export. Russia has criticized the weapons supplies, considering them an obstacle to peace efforts, and has stated that any shipments of weapons would become legitimate targets. However, Ankara denied having any knowledge of the plan, which depends on the final legal procedures in the United States.
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