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Across the Eastern Front, the impact of revolution and war’s exhaustion is devastating. The Russian Imperial Army, once formidable, reels under mutinies, desertions, and internal chaos. Notably, the death of Nikolai Dukhonin, the former chief of staff, at the hands of soldiers and sailors who refused to surrender, underscores the disintegration of the Russian war effort.
Furthermore, a significant wave of political change sweeps across Eastern Europe. On December 6, Romania offers to negotiate a ceasefire, recognizing the overwhelming pressure and their battered military position.
Simultaneously, Finland declares independence following the Russian Revolution, a direct consequence of Russia's upheaval, symbolizing the shifting geopolitical landscape in Eastern Europe.