In the beginning of the 20th century, the Russian Empire sought to expand its international presence by creating new spheres of influence, and the Empire looked to the Arab world as both sides shared a common hostility towards the Ottoman Empire.
The Russian Empire sought to expand its international presence by creating new spheres of influence. This was in the beginning of the 20th century. The Empire looked to the Arab world. This was in the beginning of the 20th century. Both sides shared a common hostility towards the Ottoman Empire.