Lavrov sets S-400 conditions No Turkish request received

Sep 26

In two exchanges, Lavrov says Turkish S-400 systems cannot be transferred onward without Russian approval under the end-user arrangements and that Moscow has received no Turkish request. Asked later about a possible transfer to the United Arab Emirates, he says any consideration would require a responsible recipient friendly to Russia and firm guarantees against another onward transfer. He cites his allegation that European-supplied arms have been redirected to Ukraine as a reason for caution. He treats all proposed options as hypothetical, notes the uncertainty of Turkey receiving the aircraft discussed in the question and repeats that no request or present option is before Russia. The full answers establish conditional consent requirements and a denial of a current request; they do not report an authorized or completed S-400 transfer.

Lavrov says Russia has received no Turkish onward-transfer request and that end-user arrangements require Russian approval. Asked about the UAE, he requires a responsible friendly recipient and firm protection against onward transfer. He treats the options as hypothetical and alleges European arms have been redirected to Ukraine. No transfer approval is announced.