Wars
Battle of the Kalka River
Defeat of the Rus'–Cuman coalition
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- 1223
Princes of Rus' came to the aid of the Cumans against Mongol forces. The coalition suffered a severe defeat; this clash preceded Batu's invasion but did not establish lasting dependence of Rus' at that time.
- Date
- 31 May 1223, traditional dating
- Parties
- Principalities of Rus' and the Cumans / forces of Jebe and Subutai
- Outcome
- Victory for the Mongol forces
- Treaty
- No peace treaty was concluded