The Budapest convention is signed by Austria-Hungary and Russia, a secret back-up plan to the international attempts to secure a peaceful solution between the Ottoman Empire and its peripheral possessions. By the terms of this agreement, Austria promises to remain neutral in the event of a Russo-Turkish War. In return, Russia promises Austria the provinces of Bosnia and Herzegovina, with Serbia, Montenegro and Herzegovina forming a neutral zone between Austrian territory and that of the Ottoman Empire.
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Citation: Editors, Litencyc. "Austria promises to remain neutral in a Russo-Turkish War". The Literary Encyclopedia. First published 30 December 2011 [https://www.litencyc.com/php/stopics.php?rec=true&UID=18724, accessed 09 June 2026.]
