What are the main directions of Russian foreign policy in the 18th century?

What are the main directions of Russian foreign policy in the 18th century? Indicate the territories that were annexed to Russia during this period.

The main achievements of foreign policy were the annexation of Crimea during the reign of Empress Catherine 2. This allowed the country to gain access to the Black Sea, which was strategically important for the development of trade and the deployment of the fleet. In the 18th century, access to the Baltic Sea was also obtained during the reign of Peter 1. This made it possible to open a window to Europe and begin to establish trade relations with other countries.