Treaty of Novgorod (1537)

The Treaty of Novgorod (1537) was a peace treaty signed between Sweden and Russia on May 18, 1537, in Novgorod. It officially ended a period of low-intensity warfare and border skirmishes between the two countries that had been ongoing for several years. While not resolving all underlying territorial disputes, the treaty reaffirmed existing borders and stipulated a ceasefire, aiming to restore stability to the region. The treaty primarily addressed concerns regarding border incursions, raiding, and the construction of fortifications near the frontier. It was a temporary measure, however, and did not lead to a lasting peace. The underlying tensions and competing territorial claims between Sweden and Russia would erupt into open warfare again in subsequent decades. The treaty served as a brief respite in a long history of conflict between the two nations.