Erdogan says U.S. sanctions will not deter Turkey's defence industry

[December 16, 2020]    ANKARA (Reuters) - President Tayyip Erdogan said on Wednesday U.S. sanctions imposed on Turkey over its acquisition of Russian defence systems will fail in what he said was their aim of deterring Ankara's defence industry efforts.

Turkish President Tayyip Erdogan speaks during a news conference following a cabinet meeting in Ankara, Turkey, December 14, 2020. Presidential Press Office/Handout via REUTERS

In a televised video conference address, Erdogan said the sanctions showed a hostile stance by the United States against its NATO ally, but that problems created by them would be overcome.

(Reporting by Tuvan Gumrukcu; Writing by Daren Butler; Editing by Jonathan Spicer)

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