The Turkish-Russian relations in light of the Ukrainian war

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Nidhal Abed Mahmoud

Abstract

The study addresses the impact of the Ukrainian war on Turkey's position regarding it, and attempts to assess the effect of that war on Russian-Turkish relations. Since the outbreak of the Ukrainian war, Russian-Turkish relations have been on the brink of successive challenges that have pushed each party to work on protecting its economic, security, and geopolitical interests, as well as preserving its sphere of influence. Turkey is strategically located between Russia and Ukraine, and its balancing policy has made it supportive of Ukraine while not entirely antagonistic towards Russia, which has given it a unique position in managing roles and reducing tensions. Russia is facing pressures due to the overlap of many regional and international issues, which requires it to balance its crises. The study concludes that Turkish-Russian relations are unlikely to differ significantly from the current reality, as both parties are approaching their relationship from a pragmatic perspective

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Abed Mahmoud ن. (2025). The Turkish-Russian relations in light of the Ukrainian war. MIsan Journal of Comparative Legal Studies, 1(13), 463–486. Retrieved from https://www.uomisan.edu.iq/law/mjcls/index.php/mjcls/article/view/459
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