Turkey Pins Hopes on Trump to Solve S-400 Spat and Buy F-35s (1)

After waiting years for action from President Joe Biden, Turkey is pinning its hopes on President-elect Donald Trump to free it from sanctions over its use of a Russian air defense system.

The president could ask Congress to waive legislation that effectively cut off Turkey’s top defense procurement agency from US financial institutions, military hardware and technology. That would allow Turkey to buy fifth-generation F-35 jets built by Lockheed Martin Corp., ensure its military can operate in sync with other members of the NATO alliance and bolster deterrence in its southeastern flank.

As Trump prepares to take office ...