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Courland Problem in the Foreign Policy of the Russian Empire Under Catherine I: Russian-Polish-Courland Relations After the Grodno Sejm of 1726

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Analysis reveals geopolitical motivations in Russian-Polish-Courland relations post-Grodno Sejm, highlighting historical complexities.

The preservation of Courland's previous status before the death of Ferdinand Ketler seemed the only viable solution.
A.M. Devieir's mission focused on the strategic interests of the Russian Empire and interactions with the Courland elite.
The interactions between Russian, Polish, and Courland political elites shaped decisions on ancient rights and autonomy.
The reconstruction of the Courland sejm's verdicts highlights the intricacies of 18th-century Baltic politics.

Marina Nakishova (2025) studied this question.

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