Slavorussian Events

[Kankou]

[quote name='Justinian the Mighty' timestamp='1288130666' post='2493770']
Delusional? No, we just have history books that were published after the 17th century. While your insignificant threats are quite amusing we feel sorry for your school children. The Prime Minister will ask Parliament to allocate monetary aid for Koryo, so that they can purchase modern history books.
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It seems Slavorussia is still in its delusion of believing that Siberia had always been Russian. If we follow your thoughts of attempting to reclaim lost territory, Koryo would have the same claim to most of Slavorussia, for Koryo is a successor state to the Mongolian Empire. Perhaps Slavoussia should remember that time of history when Rus was under the Yoke.

Our main point is that any attempt for a country to reclaim lands jusrt because they once had it is one of the most delusional things possible in this world. We would certainly support claims based on ethnicity, but on prior ownership? We need not speak any more.

[Lestari]

[quote name='Kankou' timestamp='1288234011' post='2494813']
It seems Slavorussia is still in its delusion of believing that Siberia had always been Russian. If we follow your thoughts of attempting to reclaim lost territory, Koryo would have the same claim to most of Slavorussia, for Koryo is a successor state to the Mongolian Empire. Perhaps Slavoussia should remember that time of history when Rus was under the Yoke.

Our main point is that any attempt for a country to reclaim lands jusrt because they once had it is one of the most delusional things possible in this world. We would certainly support claims based on ethnicity, but on prior ownership? We need not speak any more.
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Apparently Koryo is under some sort of delusion that Siberia--at any point in history--has been even remotely related to Korea.

[Justinian the Mighty]

[quote name='Kankou' timestamp='1288234011' post='2494813']
It seems Slavorussia is still in its delusion of believing that Siberia had always been Russian. If we follow your thoughts of attempting to reclaim lost territory, Koryo would have the same claim to most of Slavorussia, for Koryo is a successor state to the Mongolian Empire. Perhaps Slavoussia should remember that time of history when Rus was under the Yoke.

Our main point is that any attempt for a country to reclaim lands jusrt because they once had it is one of the most delusional things possible in this world. We would certainly support claims based on ethnicity, but on prior ownership? We need not speak any more.
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No, Siberia has not always been Russia, nobody would go so far as to make that claim However it has been settled and developed by Russians. There are majorities and large minorities in many places in Siberia. We’re not in need of a history lesson nor of any reminders of the Mongol Yoke. We’re very aware of our past and the lengths to which we’ve had to fight to overcome constant animosity.

Additionally we weren't aware that Korea = Mongolia. Perhaps we should be importing [i]your[/i] textbooks.

[Justinian the Mighty]

[u][b]Infant Tsesarevich Dies[/b][/u]
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The entire nation has joined with the Emperor, the Empress and the rest of the Imperial Family in morning the death of the infant Tsesarevich, who died this earlier today. Prime Minister Medvedev declared a day of national mourning and ordered all flags flying over Slavorussian territory to be lowered to half-mast.

Throughout the day thousands of Slavorussians have been gathering outside the palace to pay tribute to the Imperial Family and to mourn the death of the heir to the throne. Mourners have virtually covered the gates of the palace with cards and flowers in an unprecedented expression of sorrow. The Minister of the Imperial Court, Baron Solsky released a statement on behalf of the Emperor and Empress thanking the people for their support. “They are crushed to have to bid farewell to their only child, but their faith in God and the outpouring of love from the people will comfort them.”

A state funeral is being worked, but neither the Imperial Family nor palace officials have given any details to the public.

[Yawoo]

A message of condolence would be sent from the Irish King, Richard Dinsmore to the grieving parents of the Tsesarevich. The Kingdom of Ireland's flags would be lowered across the nation for a day of mourning for the Slavorussian Imperial family. "The loss of such a precious life is devastating, the Irish people stand with their Slavorussian brothers in mourning the loss of the Tsesarevich."

[Kaiser Martens]

"How horrible! A day supposed to be for celebration with the unification of Belarus turned out to be a day of mourning! These are terrible news. I must be there."

Lord Martens will try and attend to the funeral.

[Justinian the Mighty]

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The Emperor and Empress returned to Moscow from their vacation home in Tsarskoe Selo where the Tsesarevich passed away.

They briefly left their limousine just outside of the palace gates and were seen among virtually thousands of people who have been keeping a vigil outside the palace. The Imperial Family walked among a sea of mourners, flowers and condolence cards while being escorted by palace guards. By all accounts they were deeply touched by the outpouring of support.

Palace officials said the Imperial Family will be taking care of the final arrangements for the funeral in the next couple of days.

[Justinian the Mighty]

[u][b]Tsesarevich Laid to Rest[/b][/u]
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The entire country continues to mourn as the infant Tsesarevich’s coffin was finally laid to rest at the Cathedral of the Archangel in the Kremlin.

The Emperor and Empress along with other senior members of the Imperial Family walked behind the chariot carrying the casket from the palace to the cathedral where they said their final goodbye in a private service. The funeral route was lined with thousands of people who had come to show support for the grieving parents

The funeral followed a week of national morning, where hundreds of thousands of people from all over the country traveled to the palace, laid flowers and cards and held a week long vigil.

The grief-stricken parents stood in silence while friends and family remembered the Tsesarevich’s short life and how many lives he influenced in that short time. Grand Duchess Maria, grandmother of the heir said that her grandson was “like a ray of sunshine in a darkened world.”

The Emperor and Empress are planning to take additional time out of the public eye. Palace officials said they’ve canceled all public engagements for the remainder of the week.

[Centurius]

Shortly after hearing the news of the death condolences would come from several officials within the Federation, notably the Empress, Chief Magistrate, Magistrate of Foreign Affairs and the Speaker of the Assembly.

[Yawoo]

[quote]
Classified
To: Slavorussian Government
From: Kingdom of Ireland

It has come to our attention you have entered into a military treaty bloc with enemies of the Kingdom of Ireland. It has also come to our attention said treaty contains a clause of supremacy. While the Kingdom respects your ability as a sovereign nation to sign treaties, we must officially protest this treaty. Unfortunately, as a result of this treaty, the Kingdom's national security will be affected. As such, the Kingdom must ask where exactly Slavorussia's priorities are, for if they are not with the Kingdom, and that seems to be the case, we ask that you let us know now so that we may cancel the treaty and avoid any further hassle.

Regards,

Gerard
Count of Ireland
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Edited December 11, 2010 by Yawoo

[Justinian the Mighty]

Super Secret G-14 Classified
To: Kingdom of Ireland
From: The Office of Chairman of the Council of Ministers of the Empire of Slavorussia.

I can understand your apprehension over the signing of the Zurich Pact. When I spoke to the leaders of Germany, England and Athens, with the support of the Hanseatic Prime Minister I made it very clear where I stood on issues of their foreign policy in regard to Ireland. The alliance, if used properly, by a country with sane leadership, like Slavorussia, can be a useful vehicle for a peaceful Europe. I assure you that there is nothing to fear from the Zurich Pact so long as we have confidence in it.

Signed
D. A. Medvedev

[Yawoo]

[quote]
Classified

Mr. Medvedev,

Reading logs of the Zurich treaty meeting, there are no conversations pertaining to the Kingdom nor of Slavorussia's views in regards to the Kingdom beyond brief comments about the recent war. So, while you may have made your feelings clear about the recent war, you have not made your feelings clear about the Kingdom of Ireland to your new allies. That, sir, is troubling. Especially when two nations of the Zurich pact are enemies of Ireland and have vowed to kill any Irish civilian that sets foot on their land. Your assurances that there are nothing to fear from the Zurich pact are laughable at best. You are telling us, that two nations, Athens and England who are apart of that treaty, wouldn't jump at the chance to use this supremacy treaty to fabricate evidence of Irish aggression and then nullify our treaty? Please. We may be a younger nation, but we are not stupid. Your signing of this treaty has put the Kingdom's national security in jeopardy. While I am not one to enjoy ultimatums, I am afraid that the Kingdom must implore the Slavorussian government to carefully think over its future membership in the Zurich treaty. Continued membership, no doubt, will have an effect on our current alliance.

Regards,

Gerard
Count of Ireland[/quote]

[Justinian the Mighty]

[u][b]We Are Not Amused![/b][/u]

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Members of Parliament are up in arms against the palace and the Tsar’s recent decision to take more time away from the capital, following the death of the Tsesarevich.

After hearing the news this morning that the Imperial Family wouldn’t be returning from Tsarskoe Selo for at least another week members of the Communist party seized the moment to voice their anti-monarchical views. Party members took potshots at the Tsar and his family for “deserting their public responsibilities and hiding away in the palace.”

First Secretary Zyuganov verbally attacked the Tsar, Prime Minister and the Deputy Prime Minister for allowing corruption and organized crime to take hold over the country. “The Troika is the most corrupt and damaging organization to run this country since the rise of The Family and the Oligarchs of the 1990‘s” said Zyuganov, “We have a young indecisive Tsar, a Liberal PM an authoritarian Deputy PM and massive incompetence from all three.”

The Prime Minister’s office and the Palace released a joint statement criticizing the communist party’s own leadership which has made been working tirelessly to block legislation proposed by Kadets and the Conservative Coalition. In the statement the government said of the communists, “Their presence in Parliament are both the greatest testament and the greatest threat to stable parliamentary democracy. On one hand it shows the strength of democracy, on the other it shows the pettiness of those who no longer hold a political monopoly in the country.”

Criticism from the left may be the least of the Tsar’s worries however after Conservative Coalition’s Chairman, Duke Roman Zhukovsky took the floor and demanded that the bereaving Tsar return to Moscow immediately. “For me there is no question of whether or not I support the monarchy. I have always believed in the royal institution even if the current occupant lacks my confidence. If the Emperor cannot return to execute his duties then he should surrender rule to a regency until a fit successor can take the throne.” he said.

[Justinian the Mighty]

[quote]The Zurich treaty has already been signed and ratified by Parliament. It took no small amount of campaigning from me to gain enough support to get the legislature’s approval. If I reversed my position now based on the demands of foreign leaders I’d be committing political suicide if I did. I enjoy the confidence of my people and I cannot appear indecisive or weak.

There are new threats rising in Europe that are more devious than England and Athens combined. I must think of own country’s national security when I make decisions, just as you do. I’d recommend Ireland to seek membership in the Zurich Pact if only to keep a close eye on the people you don’t trust. Besides holding a grudge will not do any good.

Signed,
D. A. Medvedev[/quote]

[Yawoo]

[quote]
Classified Response:
Mr. Medvedev,

Considering this letter the Kingdom of Ireland's official notice we are canceling our treaty. The Kingdom of Ireland needs a treaty partner who will keep the Kingdom's security in mind when signing treaties.

Regards

Gerard
Count of Ireland[/quote]

[Justinian the Mighty]

[quote]You are drawing on baseless assumptions to make the wrong choices. For you to even suggest that the Slavorussian government is foolish enough to fall for English or Athenian lies to draw it into a war with Ireland is insulting at best.

Signed,
D. A. Medvedev[/quote]

Edited December 13, 2010 by Justinian the Mighty

[Yawoo]

[quote]

Classified
Mr. Medvedev,

When considering actions pertaining to the defunct Slavorussia-Kingdom of Ireland treaty, the Kingdom weighed:

A) Failure to reply to multiple issues brought up through our letters
and
B) Mistrusts, Failures to tell the full truth by your government
and
C) Failure to take appropriate actions when presented with concerns from your ally

I wish you the best - and wish things had turned out differently.

My greetings, salutations and thanks to your Tsar.

Regards,

Gerard
Count of Ireland[/quote]

[Margrave]

Prime Minister Natalia Pons would go on the record as voicing her sadness for the loss of the infant child...before tossing all news reporters out of her office. Taking a breath, she pulled a cell-phone from her desk and dialed a confidential number, waited for a tone, and hit the correct number sequence...all to speak to one D. A. Medvedev.


"My friend, it's Natalia. I've heard the worst news these days...please, at your convieniance convey my sorrows to the Tsar; I and those who have had the honor of working with the Monarchy were looking forward to this beautiful child's bright future."

She took a breath and composed herself. "But I'm afraid I am calling for more than condolences...I need to confer with you, in person, as soon as may be allowed. There is a great deal for our two countries to work out, and I am frankly going to need your expertise on some matters which require seasoned handling."

[Justinian the Mighty]

[quote name='Margrave' timestamp='1292223840' post='2538266']
Prime Minister Natalia Pons would go on the record as voicing her sadness for the loss of the infant child...before tossing all news reporters out of her office. Taking a breath, she pulled a cell-phone from her desk and dialed a confidential number, waited for a tone, and hit the correct number sequence...all to speak to one D. A. Medvedev.


"My friend, it's Natalia. I've heard the worst news these days...please, at your convieniance convey my sorrows to the Tsar; I and those who have had the honor of working with the Monarchy were looking forward to this beautiful child's bright future."

She took a breath and composed herself. "But I'm afraid I am calling for more than condolences...I need to confer with you, in person, as soon as may be allowed. There is a great deal for our two countries to work out, and I am frankly going to need your expertise on some matters which require seasoned handling."
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“Of course, If there’s anyway I can be helpful to you then I’d be glad to offer my services. I’ll clear some room in my schedule and make travel preparations so that we can have a meeting.

…And I’ll be sure to have my office pass along your condolences to Their Majesties. I know it would mean a lot to them to hear of your tenderness during this troubling time for them.”

[Justinian the Mighty]

[u][b]Nuclear-Chemical Weapons Programs Get New Lives[/b][/u]
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It’s been a busy week for the Prime Minister and the Council of Ministers both foreign and domestically as they work to deal with a new set of global challenges.

Analysts say the biggest challenge facing Slavorussia today is likely Ireland’s turn away from rational diplomacy and attempts to antagonize Slavorussia and other Zurich Treaty signatories resulting from the signing of the document last week.

The Prime Minister’s office released a statement after Irish sources reported on an exchange of naval bases with the Empire of Pravus Ingruo. Prime Minister Medvedev expressed that “Ireland‘s clear provocation of Slavorussia and Zurich Pact allies represent the greatest barrier in Irish-Slavorussian relations.”

The Prime Minister expanded on his statement with a comment several days later where he subtly, but not officially, condemned Ireland for using nuclear weapons on the heavily populated English capital. Regardless of speculation as to the meaning of his words it appears that the government is taking Irish missiles very seriously. The Ministry of Defense announced it will be reactivating it’s chemical weapons program and building up the military’s chemical weapons stockpiles in the coming weeks. Minister of Defense Alexei Chernomyrdin also pointed to the possibility that Slavorussia will be able to detonate a hydrogen bomb in early 2011.

“Slavorussia is being left behind in the arms race,” stated the Defense Minister, “If we are to keep up and save ourselves from a new era of encirclement we need a powerful army, modern military to combat any threat thrown our way.”

[Justinian the Mighty]

[u][b]Parliament to Vote on Regency Resolution[/b][/u]
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Members of both houses of Parliament have assembled for a joint session to vote on a resolution that would strip Emperor Justinian of his constitutional powers and form a temporary regency.

Parliament expressed dissatisfaction last week over the Emperor’s controversial decision to remain in St. Petersburg, away from the capital until after the new year. The decision was the culmination of a series of “irrational decisions” made from the throne in the month since the Tsesarevich’s passing.

Duke Roman Zhukovsky the most outspoken conservative critic of the Emperor and champion of the resolution says the monarchy’s only hope for salvation is to impose a regency immediately. “The Tsar is far too young and has been acting erratically.” said Zhukovsky, “He was thrown onto the throne at a young age and his youth has been his greatest weakness. I believe that he must learn more before he can be trusted with the reins of government again.”

Count Yaroslav Dondukov, former leader of the Octoberist party, the largest party in the Conservative coalition has given a huge amount of support to the resolution, using connections with Constitutional Democrats to sway lock in a victory on the vote. “I want what is best for Russia. The monarchy is what is best for Russia, so it must be preserved.”

In a surprising move, Gennady Zyuganov, leader of the communists has thrown his party’s full support behind the resolution as well, bringing support for the resolution almost to the necessary majority it needs to pass. The General Secretary didn’t elaborate on why his party would support a resolution that was proposed to safeguard the monarchy, and no sources have provided the press with any answers yet.

Palace officials and the Prime Minister’s office have given statements condemning the Parliament, Duke Zhukovsky and Count Dondukov for “overstepping its bounds and operating outside the legal framework outlined in the constitution of the Empire of Slavorussia.”

Unconfirmed sources are also claiming that the Emperor has begun to take the necessary steps to dismissing parliament and calling for a new election in all constituent districts.

[Justinian the Mighty]

[u][b]Slavorussian Lawmakers Unemployed, but Regency is a Sure Thing[/b][/u]
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Representatives of the Imperial Council and the Duma are waking up to find themselves without jobs and literally locked out of their former workplace by a regiment of soldiers. According to the army’s report the regiment of soldiers guarding the Parliament building were instructed to remove any remaining occupants at around midnight. After that they locked and chained all the entrances and blockaded the square.

Moscow’s political insiders believe the government is reacting to the threat from within the legislature to empower a regent of it’s own choosing.

A poll of legislatures taken yesterday showed that the resolution to strip the Emperor of his royal authority had just barely gained the majority of votes it needed to pass. Parliament was planning for the final vote today and had it passed Duke Roman Zhukovsky, leader of the Conservative Coalition, and distant relative of the Tsar would become have become Regent.

Members of Parliament are enraged at the military’s actions and are demanding action from the Tsar or the Prime Minister’s office, yet neither say they are prepared to take action.

In an unexpected move the Emperor chose his predecessor and grandfather, former Emperor Grigory, who until now has kept himself entirely outside of the public sphere.

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Emperor Grigori Grigorovich, pictured above, was the driving force behind the restoration of the Romanovs to the throne of Russia. Although he was hardly considered a popular leader from 1995 to his abdication in 2006, Tsar Grigori has been highly praised as a seasoned diplomat and naval officer. From now on the Regent will exercise all official matters that are usually handled by the Tsar, including appointing provincial governors, appointing members to the Imperial Council and advising the Prime Minister of affairs of government.

Imperial Regent Grigory’s first acts will be to dissolve Parliament, leaving all 537 seats up for grabs in a new election, as well as recalling the naval taskforce stationed near the shores of Antarctica.

[Justinian the Mighty]

[u][b]Constitutional Democrats Face A Hard Fight[/b][/u]
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With Parliament temporarily dissolved political parties are coming out strong as they vie for seats in the National Assembly. The Constitutional Democratic Party have a hard fight ahead of them if they expect to hold on to their 65% majority. Their most difficult opponent, the Octobrist Party which has withdrawn from the conservative coalition and tried to distance itself from radical rightist groups.

The Octobrist attribute their growing popularity to the emerging concern over the growing “Nordic threat” inside and outside Slavorussia, referring to emergence of the Greater Nordic Empire of Dalmatia and the newly formed Nordic Socialist Party of Slavorussia. Chairman Anton Zhirinovsky expressed his concern to reporters shortly after he met with other party juggernauts, “We‘ve let the Kadets run the government for over four years not. Since then all we‘ve seen is a rapid succession of authoritative governments encircling us with the intent to weaken and divide us.”

The Octobrists are showing great confidence that their party will beat out the Kadets for a majority, but they say their main goal is to shut the Nordic Socialists out of the race quickly.

The Octobrist Party will be a formidable opponent, but the Kadets will have more on their plate to worry about. General Secretary Zyuganov, leader of the Communists says his party will be putting its best foot forward to disrupt big wins for either party in the election.

[Justinian the Mighty]

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Peaceful protests are developing tonight on the eve of tomorrows Parliamentary elections. Voters are protesting the government’s controversial decision not to ban the Nordic Socialist Party of Slavorussia (NSPS) from the election. The Prime Minister defended the decision stating that it would be unconstitutional to ban the party because it operates according to national laws.

“Banning a party without proper cause would be detrimental to the meaning behind this process.” the Prime Minister said during a Kremlin press conference. “the NSPS has a right to participate, even if we don‘t agree with their philosophy.”

Although NSPS candidates are on the ballot, they aren’t expecting to gain any substantial wins.

[Justinian the Mighty]

[u][b]Medvedev Places Order of Protection on Arkhangelsk[/b][/u]
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Last night as foreign powers move in to divide the Greater Nordic Empire of Dalmatia, Slavorussia's government placed a ban over foreign travel through Slavorussian territory to Arkhangelsk. Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov's office has dispatched a communique to GNED's capital in an attempt to validate allegations coming from the west the former government is no longer in charge.

In the meantime Prime Minister Medvedev has placed his own protection order over Arkhangelsk on the basis that Slavorussia completely surrounds the tiny enclave and that Slavorussians have never recognized foreign occupation of Arkhangelsk. The Foreign Minister is waiting to field any disputes that are filed by the international community.