Both sides were constantly accusing each other of violating the treaty within the course of the next 15 years. In the end, the discrepancies and controversial wording of the Treaty of Yazhelbitsy led to another confrontation between Moscow and Novgorod in 1471 which further weakened Novgorod. Finally in 1478, Ivan III took direct control of the city.
Over the next fifteen years, both parties frequently accused each other of violating the treaty. The Treaty of Yazhelbitsy's ambiguous terms and inconsistencies led to a confrontation between Moscow and Novgorod in 1471, which diminished Novgorod's power. Finally, in 1478, Ivan III assumed direct control over the city.