Historically, Russia and Austria-Hungary had conflicting interests in Eastern Europe and the Balkans, particularly regarding Slavic nationalism. Russia viewed itself as the protector of Slavic peoples, while Austria-Hungary sought to maintain its multi-ethnic empire against nationalist movements. Tensions escalated leading up to World War I, where both powers had opposing alliances and ambitions, ultimately contributing to the outbreak of the conflict. Additionally, their rivalry was influenced by broader geopolitical struggles for influence in Europe.
Russia, Austria-Hungary, and Germany
They went to war with Russia since Russia wanted to help Serbia since they were allies.
Answer this question… Russia had an alliance with Serbia, and Germany had an alliance with Austria-Hungary.
Austria-Hungary believed that Russia would not come to the aid of their ally Serbia because they thought Russia was preoccupied with internal issues and would not risk a war with Austria-Hungary.
Austria-Hungary declaired war on Serbia so Russia declaired war on Austria-Hungary; so Germany declaired war on Russia; so France declaired war on Germany; and on and on …
Firstly its Austria And Hungary and no they didnt, Germany declared war on russia.
do you know when Britain declared war on Germany and austria-Hungary
The Serbians wanted freedom from Austria Hungary. Some Serbians assassinated the Austrian Arch Duke. Austria Hungary tried to punish Serbia but Russia intervened.
Because Russia Invaded Austria.
Yes. Russia entered a regional conflict between Austria-Hungary and Serbia to protect its fellow Slavic nation.
Romania was between Austro-Hungary and Russia.
When Austria- Hungary took lands in the Balkans and they kept Russia out with the help of Germany Russia hated their alliance.