The Åland convention, refers to two conventions regarding the demilitarization and neutralization of Åland. The Åland convention of 1856 was signed on 30 March 1856, following the Russian defeat in the Crimean War against the United Kingdom and France after the Åland War. Russia agreed not to militarise the Åland Islands, which was confirmed by the Treaty of Paris (1856). However, the Russians militarized the islands in 1916, a move that alarmed the Swedes. The Åland convention of 1921 was signed on 20 October 1921 by Sweden, Finland, Germany, United Kingdom, France, Italy, Denmark, Poland, Estonia, and Latvia. See also the Åland Islands dispute. References History of Åland 1856 in Sweden 1921 in Sweden League of Nations treaties Treaties concluded in 1921 1856 treaties Treaties of Sweden Treaties of Finland Treaties of the Weimar Republic Treaties of the United Kingdom Treaties of the French Third Republic Treaties of the Kingdom of Italy (1861–1946) Treaties of Denmark Treaties of the Second Polish Republic Treaties of Estonia Treaties of Latvia Åland law Treaties extended to Åland