Treaty of Cardis signed with Russian Empire.

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The Treaty of Cardis marked the end of the Russo-Swedish War between the Swedish Empire and the Russian Empire. The treaty was signed in the small town of Cardis, now known as Kärde in modern-day Estonia. The background of the treaty stemmed from territorial disputes between the two powerful empires. The conflict had been ongoing for years, with both sides vying for control over strategic regions in the Baltic Sea. The signing of the Treaty of Cardis brought an end to hostilities and established new borders between the two nations. As a result of the treaty, Sweden ceded its claims to territories in present-day Estonia and Livonia to Russia. In exchange, Russia agreed to return territories in Ingria and Kexholm to Sweden. The treaty also included provisions for a prisoner exchange and ended all military engagements between the two powers. The signing of the Treaty of Cardis had a significant impact on the balance of power in the region. It solidified Russia's presence in the Baltic and marked a turning point in Swedish-Russian relations. The treaty laid the foundation for future diplomatic negotiations between the two nations and set the stage for a new era of political stability in Northern Europe. #TreatyofCardis #RussoSwedishWar #BalticRelations #TerritorialDisputes #Diplomacy
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