The negotiations over the political issues which materially did not decrease the tensions between the countries were held between the emperors, Russian foreign minister and German chancellor. The three emperor union concluded by Bismarck could not be extended any more.
Keisrite, vene välisministri ja Saksa kantsleri vahel toimusid ka läbirääkimised poliitiliste küsimuste, mis aga riikidevahelisi pingeid oluliselt ei vähendanud, Bismarcki poolt sõlmitud Kolmekeisriliitu ei õnnestunud enam pikendada.