Within the framework of the signed agreements on the sale and purchase of S-400 Russian anti-aircraft missile systems, Russia can create a military base in Turkey, Turkish media writes on Thursday..

It is reported that the Russian military base on the territory of Turkey can be created until 2019, the Turkish media quotes Trend.

According to media reports, after Turkey acquires Russian S-400 air defense system, two batteries are planned to be placed on the border with Syria, one battery in the Mediterranean region, and another one in the Black Sea region of Turkey.

Note that in 2019 Turkey will receive the first S-400 SAM systems of Russian production.

It should be reminded that earlier Nurettin Janikli, the Minister of National Defense of Turkey, said that the control system of the Russian S-400 air defense missile systems (SAMs) that Turkey will acquire from Russia will be controlled by the Turkish side.

Earlier, Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan said that Russia and Turkey are discussing the terms of the loan for the acquisition of the C-400, and Turkey has already made a first payment.

It was reported that Turkey will purchase several S-400 systems for $ 2.5 billion. At the same time, the Turkish side stated that Moscow will implement a technology transfer for the production of S-400 in Turkey.

Earlier, Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan, following talks with Russian President Vladimir Putin, said that during this week Turkey will decide on the supply of S-400 anti-aircraft missile systems from Russia. In turn, Putin said that he hopes that the credit agreement in the field of military-technical cooperation with Turkey will be signed in the near future.