I was wondering what would be the effects and what would be the catalyst for a Treaty of Portsmouth with the Russians loosing either more territory or being forced to pay reparations to the Government of Japan. In OTL Japan was also straining itself hard to fight this war and thus Russia had a big hand to play at the bargaining table even if there was unrest at home. How would it be possible for Russia to be in a position where they most likely have to bend to most if not all of the Japanese demands in what they wanted in the treaty? How would the US react? What would the Rest of the world do in such a situation? Thoughts?