The Treaty of Tilsit

The Treaty of Tilsit, signed in 1807, was an agreement between France, led by Napoleon Bonaparte, and Russia, after their armies met on the Neman River. It effectively made Russia and certain German states allies or satellite states of France, while reshaping European borders. France gained territory and influence across much of Europe, and both sides agreed to peace and cooperation. The treaty marked a peak of Napoleon’s power but also set the stage for future conflicts, as it disrupted the balance of power and caused resentment among other nations.