"Russia needs Australasia's support. We hope to acquire the entire Polish region, East Prussia, and Cilicia. At the same time, Russia has made significant contributions in this war, and we need at least 12 billion pounds in compensation from Germany to alleviate the domestic impact of the war." Without any hesitation, Grand Duke Paul expressed his originally intended conditions upon hearing Arthur's inquiry.
A wave of feeling disturbed Arthur's originally calm mood, as he didn't expect the Russians to have such an insatiable appetite.
Poland, East Prussia, and Cilicia, along with Galicia and Austrian Poland annexed by Russia from the Austro-Hungarian Empire, are territories covering hundreds of thousands of square kilometers and located in the core regions of the Allied Powers.
If these areas were obtained under the leadership of Nicholas II, his prestige within Russia would undoubtedly increase significantly.
