What results of Catherine II’s foreign policy do you consider to be the main ones and why?

The reign of Catherine II was marked by the territorial acquisitions of the Russian Empire. As a result of the division of the Rzecz Pospolita, Russia got part of Belarus and the land of Latvia. A successful war with Turkey eventually allowed Crimea and some neighboring regions to be annexed to Russia. Russia’s authority has grown in the Balkans and the Caucasus.

Georgia is included in the sphere of influence of Russia and Russian troops are successfully defending Georgia.

The era of Catherine II was also marked by the development of Alaska.

Russia’s authority has grown so much that it began to act as a mediator in relations between European states.

At the same time, Catherine II defended the monarchical power, opposing the French Revolution.