Russian media and observers followed the course of the presidential elections in Turkey until the announcement of their preliminary results. Moscow sees Erdogan as a pragmatic figure with a large margin of independence in making decisions related to regional and international affairs.
International affairs analyst Dmitry Kim believes that even if Erdogan loses the election, it will not be easy for the country's general political trajectory to take on a new character overnight. The Kremlin expresses appreciation for the contribution of Turkey's election to strengthening relations between Russia and Turkey. The results of the election will naturally be positive and welcome for Moscow.