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That concept, RDV, was a fringe one, at best. No grouping in either government ever supported it, or would.

Wasn't a question of him being anti-Russia. A-H was a better choice for an ally in the situation, which is why they did it.

A-H's goals and strategic picture ran counter to French goals almost entirely. Add past animosity to that.

Crimea they were at war. Simple. Difference is massive.

The idea that they would view it as a "similar" situation to those is ludicrous. And, of course, you miss entirely that the Klondike was in the Yukon - i.e. Canada - not Russian Alaska.