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Why did Russia declare war in Austria-Hungary in 1914​

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Answer: Russia supported its ally Serbia.

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After Austria-Hungary asked the commission to enter Serbia in June to investigate the murder of Franz Ferdinand, Serbia rejected the request. Austria-Hungary immediately declared war on Serbia. Austro-Hungary wanted to maintain its importance in the Balkans, and Serbia was a nuisance. After that act of Austro-Hungary, Russia immediately declared war on Austria-Hungary, considering Serbia was the main Russian ally in the Balkans.

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