In the midst of ongoing Turkish provocations, an important development is coming from the US, putting a brake on the sale of advanced weapons systems to Ankara.

As it became known, the House of Representatives passed the Chris Papas amendment which prohibits the sale of new F-16s, modernization kits or upgraded technology to Turkey.

It is recalled that 24 hours ago the chairman of the Senate Foreign Relations Committee, Robert Menendez, listed the strict conditions under which he could withdraw his objections to the acquisition of F-16 fighters from Turkey.

“I was very clear about the sale of F-16s to Turkey. We sell our military equipment on the basis of some standard, to those who share our values, and not just on the basis of financial gain”, said Menendez, explaining his position to APE-MPE and the Hellas Journal website.

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The senator, in particular, listed a number of problems in which Ankara should change its behavior and attitude. These include:

· The issue of the acquisition of the Russian S-400 system.

· Overflights over the Greek islands.

· Turkey’s close relations with Russia.

· Human rights violations, including the imprisonment of journalists and lawyers.