US, Türkiye Discuss Lifting CAATSA Sanctions in Exchange for Ending Russian Oil Imports
Türkiye, the second-largest importer of seaborne Russian Urals crude after India, has seen its relationship with the US shaped by sanctions, particularly the CAATSA. Recent talks between US presidents and President Erdogan have touched on these issues, with the removal of CAATSA sanctions being a key goal for Ankara.
The CAATSA sanctions, imposed in 2020 due to Ankara's purchase of the Russian S-400 air defense system, have hindered defense transactions between the two countries. Türkiye is currently seeking to acquire approximately 100 F-16 engines in a deal worth billions of dollars, but this has been blocked by Congress due to these sanctions. In an effort to lift these sanctions, US President Donald Trump privately linked Türkiye's Russian oil imports to the CAATSA sanctions. He signaled to Turkish officials that he could lift sanctions if Ankara ends its oil trade with Russia. Trump also discussed this during a phone call with President Erdogan, alongside bilateral relations and the situation in Gaza. However, without specific details, the exact timing and context of these discussions remain unclear.
Türkiye's significant role in the global oil market and its strategic importance to the US have led to discussions about lifting CAATSA sanctions, particularly in relation to its Russian oil imports. While recent talks between US presidents and President Erdogan have touched on these issues, the specifics of these discussions remain unclear without more context.
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