In the new global system that is gradually emerging, Russia aspires to be one of the power centers and a co-shaping force of its new architecture. This endeavor has been accompanied in the past decade by a multi-layered confrontation with Western countries, particularly after the Russian invasion of Ukraine in February 2022.

As predictions regarding the structure and characteristics of the developing international system remain uncertain, understanding how the foreign policy of Russia, one of the key international actors, is shaped and its parameters holds particular significance.

Understanding contemporary Russia as an international actor helps us grasp Greece's position in Russian policy (and vice versa), as well as the factors and conditions that shape Greek-Russian relations.

With this book, the authors contribute to the study of Russia and Greek-Russian relations by providing analyses of Russian foreign policy and its ideological basis, the Russian economy, and its energy policy – Russia in the global informational environment.

At the same time, they discuss the role of history, religion, economic interests, Russophilia in the Greek party system, security priorities, and the international environment in Greek-Russian relations today.