Perkeo
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That's presentist nationalism; Poland and Ukraine had been part of the Empire for centuries, were considered part of the Russian nation-state, not a colonial possession. It was considered exceptionally harsh at the time for those reasons; it doesn't matter that we in the 21st century think of Poland and Ukraine as separate states after they've enjoyed a century as distinct (if not sovereign) republics.
Do correct me if I'm wrong, but it was never even considered making a peace with Germany or Austria that doesn't involve "presentist nationalism" was it?
Edit: It will appear that the war parties were much alike...
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