From the Mongol side, there were also concerns as to just how much clout the Franks could have brought to bear, especially as there was decreased interest in Europe in pursuing the Crusades.
Dari pihak Mongol, ada juga kekhawatiran tentang seberapa besar pengaruh yang bisa dibawa oleh pasukan Franka, terutama karena terjadi penurunan minat di Eropa dalam melanjutkan Perang Salib.