Russian missile delivery to Turkey strains ally`s relations with US
(The Guardian Russia)

First S-400 parts delivered to military base outside Ankara as Washington considers sanctionsRussia began the delivery of an advanced missile defence system to Turkey it has been reported, a move likely to trigger US sanctions against a Nato ally and drive a wedge into the heart of the military alliance.According to the Turkish defence ministry, the first parts of the S-400 air defence system were flown to a military air base near Ankara, sealing a deal with Russia that Washington had laboured for months to prevent. Related: Italian prosecutors investigate League over alleged Russian oil deal claims Continue reading...