The Overlooked Russia-Turkey War That Helped Greece Pave Its Way to Independence

The Overlooked Russia-Turkey War That Helped Greece Pave Its Way to Independence

The Russo-Turkish War of 1828-1829 marked a turning point in the struggle for Greek independence, influencing Ottoman military and diplomatic decisions. Credit: Public Domain The Russo-Turkish War of 1828-1829 which ended with the battle of Adrianople was a significant conflict between the Russian Empire and the Ottoman Empire that had important consequences, not only for the Balkans, but also for the Greek War of Independence. Following the dea…