Erdogan says Trump can waive sanctions on Turkey 0 SHARES Share it! Share TweetBy ReutersISTANBUL (Reuters) – U.S. President Donald Trump has the authority to waive sanctions on Turkey for its purchase of Russian air defense systems and should find a “middle ground” in the dispute, President Tayyip Erdogan said on Sunday. Broadcaster Haberturk quoted Erdogan as telling Turkish journalists that Trump “has the authority to waive or postpone CAATSA”, referring to U.S. sanctions designed to prevent countries buying military equipment from Russia. “Since this is the case, it is Trump who needs to find the middle ground,” Erdogan said, according to Haberturk. Erdogan said Turkey had orders for more than 100 F-35s and expected Washington to remain committed to the deal.

Source: Manila Bulletin July 14, 2019 18:45 UTC