ANKARA. Sept 17 (Interfax) - Russian President Vladimir Putin has proposed to Saudi Arabia making "a wise decision" and order Russian-made air defense systems, either S-300 or S-400, to protect its territory.
"We are ready to offer Saudi Arabia necessary assistance, and the Saudi political leadership will suffice to make a wise government decision, as Iranian leaders once did, buying S-300 systems and as did President Erdogan, purchasing from Russia the most advanced S-400 Triumf air defense systems," Putin said at a press conference following an Astana Format summit on Monday.
"These [air defense systems] will protect any Saudi infrastructure facilities securely," he said.
In reply to a follow-up question from a counterpart, as to whether Saudi Arabia should buy the S-300 or the S-400 system, Putin said: "Let them make their choice."