Episode 2 of 2

Non-Intervention and Neutrality Understanding

When: 8 July 1876
Where: site of the monarchs' talks
Part of: Reichstadt Agreement between Russia and Austria-Hungary on the Balkans

One week after Montenegro declared war on the Ottoman Empire, the monarchs verbally agreed on non-intervention in the Serbian-Ottoman war and on Austrian neutrality.

One week after Montenegro's declaration of war on the Ottoman Empire, the monarchs verbally agreed on non-intervention in the Serbian-Ottoman war. They also agreed in advance on the neutrality of Austria-Hungary in a possible war between Russia and the Ottoman Empire. This verbal understanding formed part of the results of the 8 July 1876 secret talks later known as the Reichstadt Agreement.

Sources

Reichstadt Agreement Wikipedia, revision of 2026-03-23

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