Biden seeking formula for Turkish F-16s

The White House is trying to figure out the intentions of the US Congress and how they will be shaped in case Sweden's accession to NATO is approved before the NATO Summit in July.

The fact that contacts about the Turkish F-16s, usually conducted through the State Department, are being made by the White House indicates the heightened interest of US President Joe Biden.

Tellingly, in phone discussions with Congress members involved with international arms sales, National Security Adviser Jake Sullivan has been exploring the prospects for weakening the objections.

However, the standard response that Sullivan is reportedly receiving is that Sweden is not the only issue but there must be a comprehensive policy change.

This is only making matters even more difficult for the White House to find a solution as it cannot guarantee either to Congress that Turkey's...