The Treaty of Korsun was a treaty signed between the Cossack Hetmanate and Sweden on October 6 1657, in the treaty, the Hetmanate was formally recognized by Sweden.
Stipulations
- The Cossack Hetmanate is formally recognized by Sweden
- Sweden promises the formation of an independent Cossack state which would include Galicia, Volhynia, and eastern Ukrainian territory
- Charles X Gustav pledges that Poland will recognize the Hetmanate
- Charles X Gustav accepts the Hetmanate as under his control
- Charles X Gustav promises to defend the freedom and interests of the Ukrainian people
Aftermath
As a result of the treaty, many elite cossacks attempted to weaken their ties to the Commonwealth, resolve regional tensions, and create a brand new geopolitical formation.
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