What role did foreign states play in the time of troubles?

Foreign states negatively influenced Russia during the time of turmoil. They sought to take advantage of the situation in order to expand their territory. Russia at that time was weakened and could not provide adequate resistance. During this period, the enemies of the disputed territories were seized. Rzeczpospolita wanted to take the royal throne in Moscow, putting one of its governors in this place. However, these plans did not materialize.