The Importance of Turkey in Russian Policy
The Importance of Turkey in Russian Policy
Author(s): Jakub Benedyczak
Subject(s): Governance, International relations/trade, Military policy, Geopolitics, Peace and Conflict Studies
Published by: PISM Polski Instytut Spraw Międzynarodowych
Keywords: Russian Federation; Turkey; Turkey in Russian Policy; Turkish-Russian tensions concerning Syria; Russian military involvement in the Middle East and North Africa; Mediterranean region;
Summary/Abstract: Despite the recurring Turkish-Russian tensions concerning Syria, the Russian authorities seek to deepen relations with Turkey. Cooperation between them is an important element of Russia’s policy of weakening the Euro-Atlantic community and maintaining hegemony in gas supplies to the EU. Also, Russia’s political and military involvement in the Middle East and North Africa (MENA) has made Turkey an indispensable partner in the Mediterranean region.
Series: PISM Bulletin
- Page Count: 2
- Publication Year: 2020
- Language: English
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