Turkey and Russia are two countries that share a long past and an extensive common neighborhood. Turkish-Russian relations have experienced times of competition and cooperation over the course of history, like the relationships of many neighboring countries. In the aftermath of the Cold War, new opportunities and prospects for cooperation have arisen. Particularly in the last 15 years, intensive Turkish-Russian bilateral contacts have led to today’s frank dialogue and interaction in many fields, both bilaterally and at the international level.