Russian diplomatic and military interests subsequently turn…
1876 CE to 1887 CE
Russian troops occupy Turkmen lands on the Iranian and Afghan borders, raising British concerns, but German support of Russian advances averts a possible Anglo-Russian war.
The Bulgarians become angry with Russia's continuing interference in Bulgarian affairs and seek support from Austria.
In turn, Germany, displaying firmness toward Russia, protects Austria from the tsar while mollifying him with a bilateral defensive alliance, the Reinsurance Treaty of 1887 between Germany and Russia.
Within a year, Russo-German acrimony will lead to Bismarck's forbidding further Russian loans, and France will replace Germany as Russia's financier.
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