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* 1877: Russia becomes suzerain of the Kingdom of Hawaii
* 1885: Russian victory in the Russo-Ottoman War (also known as the Balkan Wars). During the late 19th century Russia slowly strengthen it's economic and military power and after a series of revolts in the Balkans were put down harshly by Ottoman forces, Russia pledged support for independence movements in Serbia and Romania. This led to Russia retaking Crimea, Wallachia, Moldavia, Serbia gaining independence. Austria, who joined the war late, also annexes the upper left tip of the ottoman territory (but were promised more but didn't receive it from Russia).
* 1890: Start of the Ottoman reform period (whereas the Ottoman Empire modernized it's political, economic and military systems).
* 1893: End of the Great Game between Russia and Britain in Central Asia, with the creation of Serindia, a buffer state between Russia and the British Raj.
* 1895: Treaty of Amsterdam divides up Africa between colonial powers.
 
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