However, the United Kingdom and Austria-Hungary were against the establishment of such a large Russian client state in the Balkans, fearing it would shift the balance of power in the Mediterranean.
Kuid Ühendkuningriik ja Austria-Ungari olid sellise suure Venemaa klientriigi loomise vastu Balkanil, kartes jõudude tasakaalu muutumist Vahemerel.