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- On July 7, 2026, U.S. President Donald Trump said his administration will lift sanctions on Turkey and consider an F-35 sale.
- Turkish Foreign Minister Hakan Fidan said sanctions relief and F-35 access are separate while Congress has barred any transfer.
- Turkey explored third-country S-400 transfers, the Kremlin confirmed talks, and plans a KAAN aircraft with a $700 million GE F110 engine, yet missed the July 9 deadline, prompting concern.
