Erdogan confirms Russian S-400 tests despite US obejections

ISTANBUL (AP) — Turkey’s president has confirmed the country tested its Russian-made missile defense system, despite objections from the United States. Speaking after Friday prayers in Istanbul, President Recep Tayyip Erdogan said Turkey had every right to test its equipment. “America’s stance is absolutely not binding for us,” he said. Washington has strongly objected to NATO member Turkey’s acquisition of the Russian anti-aircraft system and suspended Turkey