Petérsburg Frontiers Ambassadors and Ottoman Peace Talks
Reports from Vienna and Paris detail English and Dutch ambassadors with peace proposals to Russia. News from Constantiople claims Boyneval refused a general’s post, citing rank dignity. The Grand Vizier moves troops to assist Tartars, with bridges across the Danube and plans toward Octakow. Emperor seeks Bosnia diversion and mobilizes regiments. Italy to Hungary troop movements follow Milan evacuation. Communications note tremulous conditions and ongoing mediation efforts among major powers.