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1907
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Anglo-Russian Entente

United Kingdom-Russia [1907]
Also known as: Anglo-Russian Convention
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Anglo-Russian Entente, (1907) pact in which Britain and Russia settled their colonial disputes in Persia, Afghanistan, and Tibet. It delineated spheres of influence in Persia, stipulated that neither country would interfere in Tibetā€™s internal affairs, and recognized Britainā€™s influence over Afghanistan. The agreement led to the formation of the Triple Entente.

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