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Witte's Diplomatic Triumph
- Sergei Witte led a delegation to negotiate the end of the Russo-Japanese War.
- Despite Russia's losses, he secured a favorable treaty, boosting his reputation.
Unintended Consequences
- Trepov's attempt to quell unrest by granting university freedoms backfired.
- These freedoms ignited a wave of meetings, radicalizing the public.
The Spark
- The general strike wasn't planned but originated from a Moscow printers' strike.
- This merged with university meetings, escalating into wider protests.