However, the attitude of European allies, especially Italy, in directly refusing Russia's request for assistance, made Nicholas II very dissatisfied. He even complained directly in a telegram to the British and French, saying that Italy was a weak and incapable fence-sitter, only considering its own interests.
In order to save face for Italy, the British and French did not respond, but based on Italy's performance in the war, Italy would not enter the core circle of the Allies after the war.
Though the United Kingdom and France provided timely material assistance, Nicholas II also understood that what Foreign Minister Alexei had previously said about Britain and France covering all the costs of the battle was a fabrication.
Although this battle was a huge success, relieving enormous pressure on the Western Front, and even directly leading to the shift of Germany's strategy to the east.
