The Russian government was also suspicious of Napoleon, who it believed had encouraged Polish nationalists to rebel against Russian rule in 1863. Bismarck and Prussia, on the other hand, had offered assistance to Russia to help crush the Polish patriots.
the RuSSian govERnmenT was ALsO SuspiciouS oF NaPoleon, wHo it Believed had EnCOuragEd polish nationaliSts to Rebel AgaiNSt russian RuLE In 1863. bisMarcK aND PrusSIa on THe otHer Hand, Had offEred ASsistanCe to Russia To heLp crusH the pOlIsh PatriOtS.