Foreign policy problem of Austria-Hungary.

This empire, located in the center of Europe, did not have colonies, and it did not particularly strive for them, the only source of expansion for Austria-Hungary saw progress in the Balkans. But her interests here clash with those of Russia. Russia had its own plans in relation to the Slavic peoples of the Balkans, which were under the Turks. The emperor had to enlist the support of Germany, an agreement was signed, which made him more dependent on her.