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Russian Ultimatum to Sweden

When: Sept-Dec 1807
Where: Saint Petersburg
Part of: Finnish War begins: Russian invasion of Finland

Russia demanded Sweden join the Continental System, warning of action if Sweden did not comply.

Alexander I informed King Gustav IV Adolf that peaceful relations depended on Sweden cutting off trade with Britain. The king responded that compliance was impossible due to French control of Baltic ports, leading to Russian threats of action.

Sources

Finnish War Wikipedia, revision of 2026-08-22

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