What was the role of the Red Army during the Turkish War of Independence?

The Red Army, which was part of the Soviet Union, played a significant role in the Turkish War of Independence. The war started in 1919 after World War I, when the Ottoman Empire was dissolved and the Allies occupied Istanbul and other parts of Turkey. The Turkish National Movement, led by Mustafa Kemal Ataturk, organized the resistance against the Allied forces and the Ottoman Sultan's government. The Soviet Union, which was founded in 1922, saw an opportunity to spread its influence in the region and supported the Turkish National Movement.

The Red Army provided arms and ammunition to the Turkish nationalists, and also trained and advised them on military tactics. In 1920, the Red Army sent a mission to Turkey to provide direct military support to the nationalists. The mission was led by General Vasily Blyukher, who was a veteran of the Russian Civil War. The Red Army helped the nationalists to defeat the Greek forces that had invaded Turkey, and also provided support in other battles.

The Red Army's support was crucial to the success of the Turkish National Movement. It helped to turn the tide of the war and allowed the nationalists to establish the Republic of Turkey in 1923. The Soviet Union and Turkey maintained close relations for several decades after the war, and the Red Army's role in the Turkish War of Independence is still remembered and celebrated in Turkey today.