Abstract: Over the past three decades, Russia's foreign policy has undergone significant changes. After the collapse of the Soviet Union in 1991, Russia faced serious problems such as economic decline, loss of international prestige and domestic political turmoil. At that time, Russia was striving for integration with the West and participated in various international forums, such as the G7. However, in the 2000s, under the leadership of President Vladimir Putin, Russia began to become active as a defender of its interests on the world stage. This was evident in conflicts such as the 2008 conflict with Georgia and the 2014 annexation of Crimea. Under Putin's leadership, Russia has also strengthened its relations with other countries, especially China, and has actively opposed Western interference in the affairs of other countries, especially the former Soviet bloc countries. Russia continues to strengthen its global position in recent years, playing a major role in issues such as the Syrian conflict and nuclear disarmament. At the same time, it faces new challenges such as Western sanctions and worsening relations with some Western countries. Thus, in the last three decades, Russia's foreign policy has been marked by priorities and changes that reflect both the desire to protect national interests and attempts to integrate with the world community.
Key Words: Foreign Policy, National Interest, Military Competition, Diplomacy, Partnership