Russian narratives in Turkey: historical background and propaganda in media

The war in Ukraine has exposed fundamental Russian narratives and historically based propaganda issues in Turkish internal and foreign policy. Besides, Turkey's own foreign policy visions and goals of its Russian propaganda has also contributed to the anti-Ukrainian and anti-American discourse. This research was conducted to explore how Russia has used its propaganda in media and information campaigns in the Turkish Republic to influence public opinion and pursue its foreign policy goals related to the war in Ukraine. This article argues that widespread pro-Kremlin messages in the Turkish political environment and media are deeply connected to historical, ideological, and media discourses. The arguments are presented in specific subchapters: historical background of the bilateral relations of Russia and Turkey, the domestic political and economic context, ideological views of political forces, media and disinformation.