Crimea within the Framework of Türkiye-Ukraine Relations (1914–1922)
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This study examines the relations between Türkiye and Ukraine through the lens of Crimea within the context of the geopolitical transformations that emerged following the First World War. The primary aim of the research is to analyse the interaction between the two actors within the framework of the power vacuum created by the Bolshevik Revolution, the Brest-Litovsk Treaty period and its aftermath, and the political struggles centred on Crimea, whilst comparatively examining the Ottoman Empire’s strategic priorities in the region and the Ukrainian People’s Republic’s objectives of independence and territorial integrity. The study particularly evaluates the status and political position of Crimea, as well as Ukraine’s ambitions regarding the region, in the light of diplomatic correspondence and contemporary sources from the period. Furthermore, Germany’s presence in the region and its subsequent withdrawal are examined as a significant external actor influencing the course of Turkish-Ukrainian relations. In this process, the Ottoman Empire’s efforts to balance its kinship policy with geopolitical interests are noteworthy. On the other hand, the territories of Ukraine and Crimea were among the primary centres from which socialist propaganda was directed towards Türkiye. This highlights the revolutionary dimension of the relations. The findings reveal that, despite the perception that relations between Türkiye and Ukraine remained within a short-term and limited diplomatic framework, they were profoundly shaped by regional power struggles, nationalist movements and international agreements. Consequently, this period constitutes an important reference point for understanding the background of contemporary Türkiye-Ukraine relations.
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Türkiye Cumhuriyeti Tarihi
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Araştırma Makalesi
Erken Görünüm Tarihi
11 Ağustos 2026
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Gönderilme Tarihi
15 Haziran 2026
Kabul Tarihi
28 Temmuz 2026
Yayımlandığı Sayı
Yıl 2026 Sayı: Advanced Online Publication