Russia to start delivering S-400 to Turkey in 2019

Russia will begin delivering its advanced S-400 missile defense system to Turkey in 2019, Russia’s state arms exporter Rosoboronexport announced.

"The contract is implemented within the agreed time limits. In 2019 we will start implementing the contract," Russian Interfax cited Alexander Mikheev, the CEO of the Rosoboronexport, as saying.

Rosoboronexport also said it would switch to using local currencies in deals with foreign trade partners, instead of using the dollar, RIA Novosti reported.