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I solemnly swear that I will not make peace as long as only one enemy remains on Russian soil. (From a statement at the time of the coronation, May 26, 1896).

— Nicholas II of Russia

Giuro solennemente che non farò pace finché un solo nemico rimarrà sul suolo russo.

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As quoted in Enzo Biagi, Russia, Rizzoli, Milano, 1977, p. 50.

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