PG Problems - Continuing the War

• The Russian people wanted the war to end.

  • It had brought hardship and suffering.
• Ending the war would come at a high cost.

  • Russia needed money from its allies to keep functioning and the requirement of the funding was staying in the war.
• The PG was committed to fighting on.
• The Soviet also rejected an immediate peace which would put Russia at the mercy of imperial Germany.

  • However, they also rejected a continuation of war which aimed to conquer and expand into Eastern Europe and Turkey.
  • They agreed on a largely defensive war to protect Russia's territory.
• A consequence of continuing the war was that the food and fuel shortages continued.

  • Workers wages continued to be eroded in value by the continuing inflation.
  • The PG became increasingly unpopular with workers.
• Desertions from the Army also increased.