After the treaty of Belgrade signed in 1739, Russia did not declare war against the Ottoman Empire, but, continued anti-Turkish provocation in the Balkans. With the conflict of Poland the Ottoman-Russian problems occurred again. Ottoman Empire since the second half of the 16^th century was effective on Polish sovereigns. But, in this period the Ottomans were not politically as strong as dominate Poland.

Russia ascended Stanisla Pontovoski to the throne in Poland. Polish people revolted against new king and in Bar Confederation they requested assistance of Ottoman Empire. Under these circumstances Sultan Mustafa III declared war against Russia in October 8, 1768.

Unfortunately, the war was continuing with Russia’s successes and Sultan Mustafa wanted to command the army himself, but, his health was not suitable. The bad news coming from the fronts very effected him very badly and he died on the 21^st of January in 1774.