The evolution of Turkish-Russian relations in the 21st century: the potential for pragmatism

  • Aleksandr M. Baichorov Belarusian State University, 4 Niezaliežnasci Avenue, Minsk 220030, Belarus
  • Ali Hazer Deniz Electric Generation Corporation, 6/140 Necatibey Caddesi Balıkçıoğlu, Ankara 06250, Çankaya, Turkey

Abstract

The article presents an overview of the Turkish foreign policy strategy and its implications for the development of Turkish-Russian relations. The bilateral relationship is viewed in the context of the Turkish-Russian summit of 2021 which became an important landmark gave an impetus to the future growth of the Turkish-Russian relationship. The influence of the international context on the Turkish-Russian rapprochement is also addressed.

Author Biographies

Aleksandr M. Baichorov, Belarusian State University, 4 Niezaliežnasci Avenue, Minsk 220030, Belarus

doctor of science (philosophy), full professor; professor at the department of international relations, faculty of international relations

Ali Hazer Deniz, Electric Generation Corporation, 6/140 Necatibey Caddesi Balıkçıoğlu, Ankara 06250, Çankaya, Turkey

lawyer

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Published
2022-06-10
Keywords: Turkey, Russia, USA, EU, intentions, capabilities, economic projects, president V. Putin, president R. Erdogan, summit, Turkish-Russian relations, US-Turkish relations, Syria, Libya, South Caucasus, Black Sea, security
How to Cite
Baichorov, A. M., & Deniz, A. H. (2022). The evolution of Turkish-Russian relations in the 21st century: the potential for pragmatism. Journal of the Belarusian State University. International Relations, 1, 31-36. Retrieved from https://journals.bsu.by/index.php/internationalRelations/article/view/4635
Issue
No 1 (2022): Journal of the Belarusian State University. International Relations
Section
International relations

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