The Russian-Austrian relations had taken a turn, quickly triggering a chain reaction in politics, and the London Government could finally sleep with peace of mind.
An alliance without contradictions is terrifying, but one full of contradictions is not worth worrying about.
Now with the relationship between the two countries turning cold, the Vienna Government's support for the Russians would definitely be discounted, which is exactly what the London Government wanted.
Other issues could be deferred, but the Russian threat to India had to be resolved immediately.
The British still vividly remembered the great Indian uprising a few years ago. It was the covert support from the Russians that cost the London Government hundreds of millions of British Ponds in military expenses.
Who could bear it if this hidden danger was not resolved and flared up every now and then?
