The Union of Moldavia and Wallachia
From 1806, during Russian occupation of the Principalities of Moldavia and Wallachia, Russia encouraged their provisional union under Prince Constantine Ypsilanti. Russia preferred their union for improved relations with the Principalities and their formal union was planned for 1830.
Ypsilantis' plans were ruined by the peace of Tilsit and in 1807 he emigrated with his family to Russia.
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