Russian Neutrality in the American Revolution: Fear, Strategy, and Opportunity

Updated: April 7, 2026 “The Russians are coming. The Russians are coming!” No American Patriot ever shouted those words—but it’s not as far-fetched as it sounds. Imperial Russia and the American Revolution are rarely mentioned together. Yet one of Europe’s most powerful empires could not ignore a conflict that reshaped the Atlantic world. In this […]