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Territorial gains in the treaty

After 3 years, 6 months, and 14 days, fighting on the eastern front has finally ended.

The German advance into Russia continues, with Kiev firmly in their hands. On March 3, the Treat of Brest-Litovsk – this time between the Central Powers and Russia herself – was signed, with Leon Trotsky on the Soviet side. Russia defaulted on all commitments to the allies, ceded the Baltic states to the German Empire as princely vassals, parts of the Caucasus to the Ottomans, and recognized an independent Ukraine. The terms have been seen as shockingly harsh; Estonia, Finland, Latvia, Lithuania, Poland, and Ukraine have all been lost.

Additionally, the ceasefire signed 2 months ago between Romania and the Central Powers is more easily established, as there are no longer hostile forces within Romanian lands.

Russian forces in the Caucasus – consisting of about 1000 cavalrymen – have been assisting the British forces, in defiance of the new government.

In Mesopotamia, British troops captured Hit and Khan al Baghdadi, continuing their advance, although it is expected that troops will be transferred to Palestine soon.