Mafia 104. Alrion

A phrase spoken by Mazepa on September 17, 1707, has survived to this day: "Unless there is an extreme, ultimate need, I will not change my loyalty to His Majesty the Tsar" [7]. At that time, he explained what this "extreme need" might be: "Until I see that His Majesty is no longer able to defend not only Ukraine [24], but also his entire state from Swedish power." He was deeply offended by Peter after the military council in Zhovkva in March 1707, where the significant restriction of the autonomy of Little Russia and the independence of the Hetman was discussed, but he began to plan his betrayal, according to various sources, as early as 1703-1705, but he was still ready to wait for the "extreme, ultimate need" - until it became clear that Peter was losing the war. Unfortunately for him, he was gripped by the illusion of the invincibility of Charles XII's army.

believes that the time and place of the meeting cannot be changed unless circumstances require it.