What Role Did Russia Play In Ww1 Research Paper

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Russia’s role in support to Serbia in July 1914 is presented by Elena G. Kostrikova. She researches the several failed attempts of the Russian Government to stop the Austro-Hungarian attack on Serbia. Also, Kostrikova presents decisive public solidarity with the Serbs that was widespread across the Russian Empire. Miloš Ković investigates the role Great Britain in an attempt to localize the conflict in the Balkans from 29 to 30 July 1914. He describes the events surrounding the diplomatic initiative of Sir Edward Grey, British Foreign Secretary, the so-called “Halt in Belgrad”. Austria-Hungary would occupy Belgrade, Serbia would meet the demands of the four great powers: Britain, France, Germany and Italy, and then The Dual Monarchy would withdraw.