What is russo-turkish wars?

The Russo-Turkish wars were a series of conflicts that took place between the Russian Empire and the Ottoman Empire in the 17th, 18th, and 19th centuries. These wars were mainly fought over territorial disputes and competition for influence in the region.

The First Russo-Turkish War (1686-1700) was fought over control of the Black Sea region, with Russia seeking access to warm-water ports. It ended with the Treaty of Constantinople, which gave Russia access to the Black Sea.

The Second Russo-Turkish War (1710-1713) was fought over the sovereignty of Ukraine. Russia emerged victorious and gained control of the Azov and Black Sea regions.

The Third Russo-Turkish War (1768-1774) was fought over control of the Balkans and the Middle East. Russia emerged victorious and gained control of the northern Black Sea coast and the Crimean Peninsula.

The Fourth Russo-Turkish War (1787-1791) was fought over control of the Black Sea region. Russia emerged victorious and gained control of the Black Sea coast.

The Fifth Russo-Turkish War (1828-1829) was fought over the sovereignty of Greece and ended with the Treaty of Adrianople, which gave Greece independence and increased Russian influence in the Balkans.

The Sixth Russo-Turkish War (1877-1878) was fought over the Balkans and the Russo-Turkish Treaty of San Stefano ended the war, giving Bulgaria independence and increasing Russian influence in the region.

The Russo-Turkish wars had a significant impact on the political and territorial development of the region, with Russia emerging as a dominant power in the Balkans and the Black Sea region.