Chapter 777: Chapter 40: Near East Development 1.0

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Without a doubt, with the support of the Vienna Government, the Armenian throne fell upon the head of Grand Duke Vladimir Alexandrovich.

After the news spread, European bystanders started their daily routines, with experts and scholars jumping out one after another to offer their opinions. Before a consensus could be reached from the debate, the British Government became anxious first.

The seemingly insignificant struggle for the Armenian throne contains political significance that cannot be ignored.

Armenia is situated between Russia, Austria, and Poland. Anyone who has read Procopius's history of wars would know that Byzantium and Persia have long contested over this region.

The Tsarist Government's desire to control the area is definitely not aimed at Austria; there are many more accessible areas along the lengthy Russian-Austrian border that would make an offensive unnecessary.