8 сент 1880 г. - The Alliance of Three Emporers
Despite pressures from Pan-slavic nationalists to ally with France and
attack Austria, Russia doubted France's ability to provide assistance in
the Balkans and therefore re-entered negotiations with Germany. Thus,
negotiations started with Germany in January 1880.
The Russians wanted their gains in the Balkans to be recognised as well
as the closing of the straits of the Bosphores/the Dardanelles to the British
navy.
Germany was unwilling to agree to any treaties without th