Constructing the Nation State By moneim143 Apr 19, 1853 Russia claims protectorate over Christians in Turkey. Jul 2, 1853 Russian army crosses the Pruth. Mar 12, 1854 Alliance between Britain, France and Turkey Mar 27, 1854 Britain and France declare war on Russia. Apr 15, 1856 Britain, France and Austria guarantee integrity and independence of Turkey Apr 16, 1856 Declaration of Paris abolishes privateering, defines nature of contraband and blockade