Treaty of Jassy
- When
- 1792
- Where
- Iași (Jassy) in Moldavia
- Episodes
- 1
The Treaty of Jassy, signed on 9 January 1792, concluded the Russo-Turkish War of 1787–92. It confirmed the earlier Treaty of Küçük Kaynarca, which had ceded suzerainty over the Crimean Khanate to Russia, thereby solidifying Russian dominance in the Black Sea region.
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Background and detail
Background. The treaty was a pact between the Russian and Ottoman Empires ending the Russo-Turkish War of 1787–92. It confirmed Russia's increasing dominance in the Black Sea. The agreement reaffirmed the terms of the Treaty of Küçük Kaynarca of 1774, which had previously established Ottoman cession of suzerainty over the Crimean Khanate to Russia.
Signatories. The treaty was signed by Grand Vizier Koca Yusuf Pasha representing the Ottoman Empire and Prince Bezborodko representing the Russian delegation. Bezborodko had succeeded Prince Potemkin as the head of the Russian delegation following Potemkin's death.
People involved
- Koca Yusuf Pasha · Grand Vizier
- Prince Bezborodko · Head of Russian delegation
- Prince Potemkin · Former head of Russian delegation
Sources
- Treaty of Jassy Wikipedia, revision of 2026-06-17
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