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Nicholas II entered World War I primarily to honor Russia's alliance commitments to Serbia and to counter the threat posed by Austria-Hungary and Germany. The assassination of Archduke Franz Ferdinand of Austria in June 1914 heightened tensions, and Russia saw itself as the protector of Slavic nations. Additionally, Nicholas believed that a military conflict could rally domestic support and strengthen his regime, which was facing internal unrest. However, the war ultimately exacerbated the problems within Russia, leading to widespread discontent and his eventual abdication.

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