The invasion Attack began Process_start with Charles 's crossing Motion_directional of the Vistula on 1 January 1708 , and effectively ended Process_end with the Swedish defeat Conquering in the Battle of Poltava on 8 July 1709 , though Charles continued to pose a military threat to Russia for several years while under the protection of the Ottoman Turks .

In May 1709 , the Swedish forces caught up to the Russians , and the two armies Bearing_arms clashed Hostile_encounter in the Battle of Poltava .

The Swedish Empire never added Cause_to_be_included new territory after the Battle of Poltava , and shortly thereafter lost Earnings_and_losses more possessions .