Lavrov: Turkey cannot relocate S-400s without Russian consent; no request made

Russian Foreign Minister Lavrov stated that Turkey is aware it cannot move its Russian-made S-400 systems without Moscow's official consent, and that Ankara has not approached Russia on the matter. The statement underscores the end-user certificate restrictions in the contract, which limit Turkey's operational flexibility. This is a continuation of existing constraints, but it signals potential friction if Turkey seeks to redeploy the systems, possibly in response to US pressure or regional dynamics.