Name the treaty through which Russia withdrew from First World War.

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The correct answer is Treaty of Brest Litovsk.

Key Points

The Treaty of Brest Litovsk was signed on March 3, 1918, between the Central Powers and Soviet Russia.
It marked Russia's exit from World War I, following the Bolshevik Revolution.
Russia ceded significant territories, including Ukraine, Belarus, and the Baltic states, to Germany and its allies.
The treaty was unpopular among many Russians but allowed the Bolsheviks to focus on internal issues like the civil war.

Additional Information

Treaty of St. Petersburg: This treaty, signed in 1762, ended hostilities between Prussia and Russia during the Seven Years' War. It has no relation to World War I.
Treaty of Versailles: Signed in 1919, this treaty formally ended World War I and imposed heavy reparations and territorial losses on Germany. It did not involve Russia's exit from the war.
Treaty of St. Germain: Signed in 1919, this treaty dealt with the breakup of the Austro-Hungarian Empire and established the Republic of Austria. It did not concern Russia's withdrawal from World War I.