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Turkish Opposition Leader Criticizes Erdogan Over F-35 Deal

Published January 12, 2026, 18:11
Turkish Opposition Leader Criticizes Erdogan Over F-35 Deal

The leader of the Turkish opposition, Ozgur Ozel, launched a fierce criticism of President Erdogan regarding the deadlock surrounding the F-35 procurement, arguing that it is due to wrong governance choices and not circumstances. He accused the government of jeopardizing Turkey's interests through personal relationships with foreign leaders, such as Trump and Putin, and of offering concessions without reciprocity. He also referred to the failure of the S-400 procurement and the lack of progress in strengthening the country's air defense, emphasizing that Turkey has lost credibility on the international stage.