In a shocking turn of events, January 3, 1922, saw the beginning of a brutal war between Russia and Finland. The conflict was sparked by allegations of Finnish support for the Karelian rebels, a move that Russia saw as a direct threat to its authority. As the world teetered on the brink of chaos, the Allied supreme council was hastily convened in Genoa to address the escalating crisis. In a bold move, Germany and Russia were invited to join the talks, marking a tentative step towards detente.
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- State: National
- Category: Violent Crime
- Era: Historical
- Source: Library of Congress — Chronicling America ↗
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