Η ρωσική διπλωματία στη δεύτερη φάση της Ελληνικής Επαναστάσεως : από τα τέλη του 1825 μέχρι το 1830

Abstract

Russia’s attitude was of decisive importance for the outcome of the
Greek War of Independence. In order to be successful, the Revolution
unquestionably needed the support of the European nations, and above all
of Russia - a support which, until the Revolution broke out, the Greeks considered
almost certain.
Until the autumn of 1825, Russia’s attitude was officially the same as
that of the other members of the Holy Alliance, who looked on the Greek
Question as a general matter of European policy and passionately supported
the integrity of the Ottoman Empire. However, with Nicholas I’s accession
to the throne, Russian policy towards the Ottoman Empire became
more active and decisive. New developments regarding the Greek Question
were set in train that were to lead, after the Great Powers (Russia, Great Britain,
and France) had signed a number of treaties, to the recognition of
Greece’s autonomy.