Nea Byzantia wrote:So is there any detail as to how and when the Russians secured the independence of Pontus, cause if not, I can always fill in the gaps.
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Demetrio_Stefanopoli
It's more recent, as the Ottoman collapse is relatively recent and they are at the moment on the verge of civil war.
As for the details, they are up to you to decide with the Russian and Ottoman players.