1792
Peace
Peace is agreed between Turkey & Russia at Jassy
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Peace is agreed between Turkey & Russia at Jassy
The Treaty of Jassy legitimizes Russian claima to the Crimea
Russia retains all conquered territory east of the Dniester River. A pact between the Russian and Ottoman Empires ending the Russo-Turkish War of 1787-92 and confirming Russias increasing dominance in the Black Sea
Signed by Grand Vizier Yusuf-Pasha and Prince Bezborodko (who had succeeded Prince Potemkin as the head of the Russian delegation upon the latters death). Russia returns Moldova & Bessarabia to Turkey.
The Treaty recognizes Russias 1783 annexation of the Crimean Khanate and transfers Yedisan to Russia making the Dniester the Russo-Turkish frontier in Europe. The Treaty of Jassy legitimizes Russian claima to the Crimea.
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