Türkiye says it may be moving closer to settling long-running disagreements with the United States over the F-35 fighter jet program and Ankara’s purchase of Russian-made S-400 air defense systems. The signal came from senior Turkish officials following talks held in Washington.
The discussions suggest both sides may be searching for a way to reduce friction on one of the most sensitive issues in their bilateral relationship. For Ankara, the F-35 dispute and the fallout from the S-400 deal have remained central points of tension with its NATO ally.
Officials indicated that recent meetings produced a more positive outlook, raising expectations that a solution could be within reach. While no final agreement was announced, the comments point to a belief in Ankara that the gap with Washington may be narrowing.
Any breakthrough would matter beyond defense procurement alone, as the dispute has weighed on broader ties between the two countries. The latest message from Turkish officials suggests the issue is still unresolved, but that diplomatic contacts in Washington may have opened a more constructive phase.
