THE RUSSIAN STRATEGIC VISION IN THE EASTERN MEDITERRANEAN REGION

This analytical study focuses on the importance of Eastern Mediterranean region in Russia's strategic perception and Russian policies terms securing its energy security. Russia is aware that Sea main gateway to openness outside Eurasian sphere, which includes Europe The also provides access other oceans seas, including Atlantic Indian Oceans, represent step towards land sea areas constitute important geopolitical nodes for it. considered a vital area as it has not previously been subject any kind control or domination.