Turkish Rusian regional powers that have traditionally belonged to two opposing continental systems have been undergoing "teutonic" change since the late 1980s. Their relations over the past decade have been marked by a combination of cooperation and competition.
Unprecedented levels of economic cooperation and a new climate between Turkey and Russia, perhaps even exerting a moderate influence on their geopolitical competition in Eurasia.
Turkish Russian relations also have an impact on the Black Sea, and the Caucasus. Central Asia and now increasingly the Middle East.
This article assesses the different aspects of the Turkish Russian relationship, particularly during the early years of the 21st century. It provides an account of what the most recent trends and developments are, from both domestic and foreign political perspectives. Current dynamics of Turkish Russian relations are examined, along with the impact of these relations may have on the geopolitics at the crossroad of Europe and Asia.
Should the West be nervous about Turkey's close ties with Russia? Ankara ad Moscow are shoring their cooperation as Russia faces isolation and sanctions. Russia and Turkey are reported to have agreed on a delivery of the second batch of S-400 missiles. Turkey's decision to purchase the Russian air-defense system was a sign of a deepening pragmatic relationship between Erdogan and Putin.
Ankara continues to play what it calls a balancing act between Russia and Turkey on one side and NATO on the other.
But this does not sit well with Western countries. They threaten to impose sanctions if Turkey continues to help Russia evade sanctions during the war in Ukraine. How will Russia benefit from this partnership?
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