The Struggle for Poland Vladimir Putin is by no means the first Russian leader to threaten his neighbours with force and annexations. Two centuries ago European statesmen faced a similar predicament. Only then it was Poland at stake, not Ukraine. Mark Jarrett | Published in History Today Volume 64 Issue 12 December 2014 To continue reading this article you need to purchase a subscription, available from only £5. Start my trial subscription now If you have already purchased access, or are a print & archive subscriber, please ensure you are logged in. Please email digital@historytoday.com if you have any problems. Russia Related Articles Sexual Congress What was the Congress of Vienna? Popular articles The St Brice’s Day Massacre ‘Who Really Wrote the Bible’ by William M. Schniedewind review