The treaty came into being after Russia had allied to Prussia on 5 May, making it impossible for Sweden to continue the war which she had entered to regain territories in Pomerania which they had previously lost.
The treaty came into being after Russia had allied to Prussia on 5 May. The treaty was making it impossible for Sweden to continue the war. She had entered to regain territories in Pomerania. They had previously lost this war these territories in Pomerania.