![Political map of Europe 20 Mar 1918 (Treaty of Brest-Litovsk): With Russia helpless against the German advance, [Vladimir_Lenin|Lenin] was forced to pay a high price for peace. On March 6, 1918, he signed the [Treaty_of_Brest-Litovsk|Treaty of Brest-Litovsk], effectively recognizing German dominance over the previously Russian territories of eastern Europe.](/assets/img/maps/europe/europe19180320.png)
With Russia helpless against the German advance, Lenin was forced to pay a high price for peace. On March 6, 1918, he signed the Treaty of Brest-Litovsk, effectively recognizing German dominance over the previously Russian territories of eastern Europe.