Why would they want Galicia? They could make use of fertile lands populated by Ukrainians.They could just sit back and let Austria lose--revenge taken. I suppose they could intervene if Austria was winning. That is an interesting scenario.
Russia taking Galicia is a popular concept. Why would they want it? They already control what they need to in Poland.
Why would they want Galicia? They could make use of fertile lands populated by Ukrainians.
So Russians not wanting more Poles was the Reason they didn't seize Galicia? Come on Russia was never afraid to add new lands to their empire. There has to be a way to get them involved in the war.And Poles. Galicia had lots of Poles. I don't think any Russian in their right mind would want more Poles.