Franco-Russian Alliance

The Franco-Russian Alliance was a formal agreement between France and Russia established in 1894, aiming to support each other in case of attack. It was part of the broader geopolitical tensions leading up to World War I, primarily designed to counterbalance the growing power of Germany and its allies. By forming this alliance, France and Russia increased their security, signaling their united opposition to potential threats. This agreement contributed to the complex web of alliances that heightened international tensions and helped shape the path toward global conflict.