Russian-Turkish relations in the context of the U.S. troop withdrawal from Syria

The Russian-Turkish cooperation is analyzed within the framework of the American withdrawal from the Syrian Arab Republic. The research describes the effects of this action on the Russian Federation and the Republic of Turkey and highlights the risks related to the deterioration of relationships between them. The paper emphasizes the aspects of bilateral relations in view of the current situation in the region. The study summarizes the factors affecting the geopolitical situation in general and intergovernmental cooperation in particular. The U.S. troop withdrawal is regarded as a foreign policy maneuver and an important event for the entire region that changes the strategic balance of power. The author discusses the necessity of interaction between the Russian Federation and the Republic of Turkey in these political realities against the backdrop of their different foreign policy views and goals in the Syrian conflict.