While the churches eventually worked out their differences and came to an initial agreement, both Nicholas I of Russia and Napoleon III refused to back down. Nicholas issued an ultimatum that the Orthodox subjects of the Empire be placed under his protection. Britain attempted to mediate, and arranged a compromise that Nicholas agreed to. When the Ottomans demanded changes, Nicholas refused and prepared for war. Having obtained promises of support from France and Britain, the Ottomans officially declared war on Russia in October 1853.
చర్చీలు తమ భిన్నాభిప్రాయాలను పరిష్కరించుకున్న తర్వాత ఏ ఇద్దరు వ్యక్తులు వెనక్కి తగ్గలేదు?
Nicholas I of Russia and Napoleon III