Leon Trotsky and Lev Kamenev arrive in Brest-Litovsk for treaty negotiations in 1917

By 1917, the absence of support for the Allies against Germany became evident. Russia faced internal political strife, leading to military setbacks on the Eastern Front. The Russian Revolution overthrew the Czar, resulting in chaos and loss of military discipline. The Treaty of Brest-Litovsk marked Russia's surrender to Germany, ending its participation in the war.

How did the revolution affect the leadership in Russia?

What were the consequences of Russia's withdrawal from the fight against Germany?