The Causes and Present Situation of the Russian-Ukrainian War

A: From 1904 to 1905, Russia and Japan fought this war for their respective interests in China (mainly in the three northeastern provinces of China) and North Korea, which is of great strategic significance to both countries. Before the war broke out, Japan proposed to resolve the conflict, but it was rejected by Tsar Nicholas II (Nicholas II, 1868- 19 18), and Japan quickly severed all diplomatic relations with Russia (1February 6, 904). Two days later, the Japanese suddenly attacked Russian ships in Lushun Port (Port Arthur) in the northeast of China. On February 10, Japan officially declared war on Russia. The battle situation on land and at sea is very unfavorable to the Russian army, and the Russian army cannot replenish its troops or supplies to resist the strong and disciplined Japanese army. At the beginning of 1905, the war was unpopular in Russia, and a revolution broke out in Russia, further weakening the country's determination to win. Eight months after the Japanese besieged Lushun, the situation was clear and Russia was unable to meet the challenge. In addition, the war was expensive for Japan, which sought American intervention to resolve the conflict. Dior? President Roosevelt began to intervene in conflict mediation. After 1 month's efforts,1September 5, 905, the two sides signed a treaty at a shipyard in Portsmouth, New Hampshire. The terms of the treaty are as follows: Russia ceded the southern half of Sakhalin Island between Japan and Russia to Japan (the island was returned to Russia after World War II), Korea was protected by Japan, and Russia leased Liaodong Peninsula in China. In this way, Japan has become a force on the world stage.