The statesmen Alexander Rumyantsev and Ernst Nolken arrive at Turku (Swedish: Åbo) in order to discuss a peace settlement as soon as hostilities cease and the Russian army enters.
The Tsarina promises to evacuate her army from Finland on the condition that Adolf Frederick of Holstein-Gottorp—that is, the uncle of her own heir apparent—be named as the heir to the throne of Sweden. (The latter had been offered the crown of Finland by the local lantdag).
The Hats acquiesce in her proposal in the hope that Adolf Frederick will be able to obtain better terms from her.
Elizabeth also wants Russian forces to occupy Sweden in order to ensure Adolf Frederick's peaceful election, but this plan arouses the vehement opposition of the Swedish representatives and is abandoned.