Russia to deliver first S-400 missile to Turkey in July - reports
MOSCOW, June 26 (Reuters) - Russia will make first delivery of the S-400 missile systems to Turkey in July, Russian news agencies cited the head of Russian state arms exporter Rosoboronexport saying on Wednesday, in accordance with the earlier-stated plans.
"We are making first delivery in July as part of out plans," Alexander Mikheev is quoted as saying by RIA news agency.
The plans of Turkey, a NATO member, have irked Washington, which threatened with sanctions against Ankara if it goes ahead with the purchase. (Reporting by Christian Lowe; writing by Vladimir Soldatkin; Editing by Toby Chopra)
