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Turkish-Russian Relations from Peter the Great to Putin

World
Tsarina Catherine's "Eastern Project," the naval Battle of Çeşme in 1770, the 1833 Treaty of Hünkâr İskelesi, the Crimean War of 1853-1856, the Ottoman-Russian War of 1877-1878, World War I and the Bolshevik Revolution, the Montreux Straits Convention and World War II, the First Cold War, the dissolution of the USSR and the Syrian civil war have all had a direct impact on the shaping of Turkish-Russian relations.

Draft Legislation in Russia Proposes “Loyalty Agreement” for Foreigners

World
Read: How Russia Instrumentalizes Orthodoxy in Africa Implications for historical narratives and family values A particular point of contention in the legislation is its stipulation against "distorting the historical truth" about the Soviet Union's role in World War II, specifically its victory over Nazism — a narrative that President Vladimir Putin has frequently paralleled with contemporary geopolitical conflicts, notably the annexation of Crimea.

Nakba 2023 in Gaza

Middle East
n official document of Israel’s Ministry of Intelligence recommends that Israel carry out a forced and full transfer of all residents of the Gaza Strip to North Sinai, Egypt as the preferred option among the three alternatives it offers regarding the future of the Palestinians in the Strip at the end of the war and calls on the international community to harness the move.

Hungary’s Orban Stands Against EU-Ukraine Membership Talks

World
Read: Can Europe Handle Challenges Created by Russia over Ukraine? Status of Ukraine's territory Addressing the broader questions about Ukraine's candidacy, Orban pointed to the complexities of considering EU membership for a country currently engaged in conflict, raising practical concerns over the indeterminate status of Ukraine's territory and population due to the ongoing war.