The negotiations had failed.
Nicholas was deeply incensed and disappointed.

He could rely, however, upon Austria and Prussia.

He now thought of Louis Napoleon, the new French Emperor, who was looking for recognition in Europe.

The English ambassador was coldly received, and for the first time since the abdication of Charles X., the representative of France received a cordial greeting, and was intrusted with a flattering message to the Emperor.
But France had not forgotten the retreat from Moscow, nor the presence of Alexander in Paris, nor her attempted ostracism in Europe by Nicholas himself; and, further, although Louis Napoleon was pleased with the overtures made to win his friendship, he was not yet quite sure which cause would best promote his own ends.
Fortunately Russia had a grievance against Turkey.

It was a very small one, but it was useful, and led to one of the most exciting crises in the history of Europe.