What was Tsar Nicholas II's reaction to the outcome of the Russo-Japanese War?

Tsar Nicholas II's reaction to the outcome of the Russo-Japanese War was one of expressing confidence in the might of Holy Russia. He believed that despite the evident military failures and the resulting loss to Japan, this situation did not warrant a change in the monarchy's approach or power. His confidence likely stemmed from a long-standing imperial ideology that emphasized Russian superiority and strength, which he and his supporters held despite the public discontent and international embarrassment following the war. This attitude was characteristic of his reign, where he often did not recognize the need for reform or reconsideration of autocratic rule in light of military setbacks, which ultimately contributed to rising discontent within Russia. The war set in motion a series of events that increased public calls for reform, yet Nicholas II's response was to maintain a façade of strength rather than acknowledge the challenges facing his regime.