Russo-Swedish War (1554–1557)

Russo-Swedish War of 1554–1557
Part of a series of Russo-Swedish wars

Ivan IV receives a messenger from king Gustav I of Sweden.
Date1554–1557
Location
Karelia
Result Inconclusive
Belligerents
Tsardom of Russia Sweden
Commanders and leaders
Ivan IV Gustav I

The Russo-Swedish War of 1554–1557, considered a prelude to the Livonian War of 1558–1583, arose out of border skirmishes. It ended when the parties agreed on a truce in the Treaty of Novgorod (1557). The war ended inconclusively.

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