A shared problem [Attn: Bourgogne]

[Polesia]

TOP SECRET

FROM: Ministry of External Affairs, Yiddish Free State
TO: Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Grand Duchy of [MENTION=26]Bourgogne[/MENTION]
SUBJECT: Novo Srbja civil war

Minister,

Attached for your information is a recent communique we received from the People's Republic of [MENTION=7]Varinia[/MENTION], suggesting the establishment of a joint peacekeeping taskforce led by the Rurikgrad Pact states to try and end the re-emergent conflict in [MENTION=2168]Novo Srbja[/MENTION].

The Yiddish Free State obviously desires a return to peace and stability, but no doubt the Grand Duchy shares our suspicions on the true motivations of the Varinian government. Rather than being a positive initiative genuinely designed to bring an end to the civil war, we believe this is an attempt by the Rurikgrad Pact to extend their influence deep into Novo Srbja and bolster their ideological allies in the Srbjan Communist Party.

For the Free State this is of especial concern, given our shared land border with Istokgrad Autonomous Province, the power base of the Srbjan Communist Party. The federal government of Novo Srbja is now also militarily dependent on the Communist Party and its armed wings, meaning the Party - and indirectly the Rurikgrad Pact - would have considerable leverage in any peace settlement.

To avoid what would clearly be an intolerable security situation from the perspective of both our nations, we suggest a quick and decisive intervention by our own armed forces that is designed to shore up the Federal government and the Srbjan Democratic Union, the most reasonable of all the factions.

We appreciate the people of Bourgogne have already sacrificed so much in the pursuit of freedom for others, but the establishment of a Kadikistani puppet regime on the doorstep of our two countries would pose a grave threat to our futures.

I suggest we immediately begin the formulation of a common armed strategy, with a view to execute as swiftly as possible.

Signed
Vladimir Pinski
Minister of External Affairs

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Attached communique:

FROM: Ministry of External Affairs, People's Republic of Varinia
TO: Foreign Ministries of the Democratic Republic of Kadikistan, Yiddish Free State, Nova Srbja
Streng Geheim - Top Secret

The People's Republic of Varinia understands the plight the people of Nova Srbja are going through, especially after our recent tragedy with the corporate-fascist rebellion in the north. We also understand the problems the government of the Yiddish Free State have, as we also had a refugee crisis when the war in Milesia started and Ivernians came to our gates, not only running from the war, but also from the totalitarian dictatorship instituted there during the war. The Varinian people and their government wishes to stand together with the peoples of Gallo-Germania suffering from the countless crises that rock the continent and bring misery to it's people.

The people of Nova Srbja have suffered too much in the hands of civil and internal strife and have suffered too much from dubious politicians who transformed themselves as warlords, just for the sake of power, crushing all remains of civilization in the process, turning brother against brother in a civil war that may have ended officially a few months ago, but in the latest events seem to return again. The international community should have a duty to help all it's citizens enjoy the right to live peacefully and respectfully in their own countries, without the fear of dictatorships or ethnic cleanses.

For this, the People's Republic of Varinia is proposing two plans, one in which the countries of the Rurikgrad Pact: The Democratic Republic of Kadikistan, The People's Socialist Republic of Calidia, The People's Republic of Milesia and the People's Republic of Varinia will organize a charity fund to help the Yiddish Free State in the refugee crisis that is now in it's incipient moments. The Second Plan also involves the Rurikgrad Pact and the Free States, together with the acceptance of the Republic of Nova Srbja, to send an international force of peacekeepers in Nova Srbja, to try to make sure that Nova Srbja retains it's sovereignty and will remain a peaceful state, this way, stopping all chances of a humanitarian crisis in Central Germania.

Signed,
on behalf of the Folk,
Sabine Schneider
Minister of External Affairs

 

[Holy Frankish Empire]

Hand delivered via courier from Burgundian Embassy.

To: Ministry of External Affairs, Yiddish Free State
From: Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Grand Duchy of [MENTION=26]Bourgogne[/MENTION]
SUBJECT: Novo Srbja civil war

Minister Pinski,

I have full well comprehended your concerns. Our concern is both for the reemergence of peace and the security of the Yiddish Free State. We share the ultimate concern that, rather than seek noble peace, these peacekeeping forces will turn the tide of the state to communism. We are doing all that is possible in order to confirm or deny genuine nature of this action. Trust in that the Burgundian government is in the process of developing new policies in regards to its foreign policy. However, it should be made clear that if the Rurikgrad Pact nations engage in thinly veiled nefarious actions- there will be severe diplomatic consequences. These will be felt by red states in the most harsh and firm of ways.

The Grand Duchy will consider this position and potential action in providing security to Novo Srbja. I will take care to discuss with my ministers the feasibility of such an action. I would insist that one action to be taken is that our two nations continue military cooperation and the modernization program of your military continues. The geographical nature of your nation combined with the aggressive nature of certain neighbors results in the dictation that your nation seek military preparedness. The Grand Duchy will have a firm response to your proposal within a few days.

Regards,
Maximilien, Grand Duke

 

[Polesia]

TOP SECRET

FROM: Ministry of External Affairs, Yiddish Free State
TO: Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Grand Duchy of [MENTION=26]Bourgogne[/MENTION]
SUBJECT: Novo Srbja civil war

Your Royal Highness,

Many thanks for your response. It is heartening to see the Free State still has friends it can depend upon in these increasingly uncertain times and in a region that grows ever more unstable by the day.

With the Srbjan Communist Party now pushing for independence for Istokgrad, and the federal government in Banja Luka formally requesting our intervention, drawing up a co-ordinated response has never been more necessary.

The Free State is not comfortable in direct conflict with the Communist rebels lest it spark a wider war involving in Kadikistan. However, we believe that crushing the Novosad Liberation Army and using other levers will weaken the hand of the Communists, and create a more amenable situation in Novo Srbja.

I await your reply.

Signed
Vladimir Pinski
Minister of External Affairs

 

[Holy Frankish Empire]

Hand delivered via courier from Burgundian Embassy.

To: Ministry of External Affairs, Yiddish Free State
From:Office of the Grand Duke, Grand Duchy of [MENTION=26]Bourgogne[/MENTION]
SUBJECT: Novo Srbja civil war

The Grand Duchy, after careful consideration, will be offering support to the Federal Government of Srbja. We will be forwarding to your government a detailed proposal by which your government may or may not choose to enter into joint operations. It is essential that these operations stick to task and the restraints set upon it by the Federal Government of Novo Srbja. The operations will be limited to extremely strict parameters. We hope, in time, to expand to a post-conflict mission to help our friends maintain stability.

Respectfully,
Maximilien,
Grand Duke