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Imperial State Visit to Neoplanta; Imperial Diplomacy
Topic Started: Jul 6 2011, 08:48 AM (629 Views)
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The Queen nodded in acknowledgment of what the President Szél had said. She thought for several moments and then began to speak.

"Surely I can understand the Republics anger when it comes to the war. I don't pretend to claim the Empire has Ukrainian refugees flooding over our border or claim there is a war on our borders. So I understand the frustration on the part of your government in that this war directly effects your country and your people."

She sat back in her chair a little more composing her thoughts once again and then started to speak again.

"The Empires involvement in this war no doubt is to bring it to a faster conclusion than it would be at if we did not aid the Grand Duchy. The Empires involvement is also part of a larger and more complex strategic defense plan of the Empire. Surely you are aware of the ongoing spat between the Republic of Byronmandy and the Empire. Once war was declared between the Grand Duchy and Ukraine, Imperial intelligence networks confirmed significant levels of diplomatic activity in the SUP and Byronmandy to bring Veomo into there sphere of influence. Due to the high tensions between our countries I could not allow this to happen without some sort of Imperial response as it would be detrimental to the national security of the Empire. With the many inflammatory remarks and actions of Byronmandy we had to view there and the SUP's desire to win the favor of Veomo as a direct security threat. So you see Mr.President I am involved in this to protect my country as well. This does not however mean that I don't care about the security of your nation. I am hoping the Empire can aid in some way with your refugee situation. Perhaps either monetarily or through urgently needed supplies at the refugee camps the Empire can help ease the suffering of the Ukrainian refugees living in Neoplanta.

The Empire does not view the Grand Duchy as an aggressor in this conflict rather as a nation being force into war through the irrational actions of President Goykov. We believe the Grand Duchy was acting in defense of there borders and defense of the people who live along them. True Ukraine is a weaker nation than the Grand Duchy but the Ukraine was a nation prone to border incursions and this build up may have been part of one those incursions. Whatever the case the bad blood between the Grand Duchy and President Goykov was inevitable to boil over at some point. The situation I believe was unsustainable for either side given the posturing and propaganda of the Ukraine.

As for the future of the Ukraine I am not aware of what the Grand Duchy intends to do one way or another. The Empire however does believe there is enough links culturally and historically between the two peoples that some sort of union between the two nations would be easily accomplished. That being said if for some reason this was to destabilize the Ukraine worse than under Goykov some solution would have to be found. However if the Grand Duchy improved the life of Ukrainians and improved there standard of living the Empire would be thrilled. The Empire and the Neoplanta has surely experienced similar situations of working to improve the lives of people in our protectorates, the Empire in Libya and Neoplanta in Hellas. So if the Grand Duchy has similar plans which I believe they do then the Empire sees no reason to appose such an action."

The Queen then sat forward a bit and took a drink of water waiting for the Presidents thoughts.
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"It would be difficult to assess the desires of the Ukrainian people at such a time" - the President said - "however it has came to my knowledge that the Grand Duke was set out from the very beginning to acquire and incorporate the Ukraine into Veomo. This is something that we find to be against the principles of the sovereignty of nations and of the territorial integrity of nations. These are the principles that have guided Neoplanta for over a century in its foreign affairs, and they had successfully kept us out of wars that have brought about the rise and fall of many a nation in our region. We would be most displeased if Veomo were to incorporate the Ukraine in any way, as that would be the reward for their enterprise, the fruit of their labour.

True, the situation was very unstable, but it is our opinion that it didn't require for all of the Ukraine to be conquered in a military campaign. This was clearly the use of unnecessary force. Also, the Grand Duke didn't contact the nations of the region before taking this action. This has caused much grievance in the countries neighbouring the Ukraine, not only in Neoplanta. It is also this lack of consideration, that can also be interpreted as a show of force, that needs to be sanctioned in some way, for purely pedagogical reasons. Plainly said, if we allow Veomo to run over its weaker neighbours and go on unpunished, their appetites will open, and we are left guessing as to whom their next target might be.

This is why I am now proposing to you that, as a nation taking part in the military action, Monaco-Ville-Nice presents the Grand Duke with a plan for the joint protectorate over the Ukraine. It is my impression that King Jason would also be willing to go with such a plan. SUP's military force is considerably weaker, and their foreign policy at this time would also suggest that they would not be part of this plan, but as soon as the war is over, Neoplanta would also join the peacekeeping forces in the Ukraine, if we are permitted, that is.

The plan is to divide the Ukraine into zones, each under the military control of a nation, while setting up a central government for the Ukraine as a whole. Hopefully this would be something that Veomo could go along with, and that could also in the long run allow for the Ukraine to again be a sovereign nation. Ofcourse, if during the protectorate the people of the Ukraine are to decide that they want to be a part of the Grand Duchy, then so it must be. However, the whole intent behind the joint protectorate is to make in impossible for Veomo to integrate the territory by force, against the will of the people. That would assure, in our opinion, regional peace and stability by both extinguishing the Duke's appetites and giving the Ukrainians a choice, avoiding a possible revolt and civil war.

I hope this is understandable, and that I haven't been overly boring for my distinguished guests. We have a string quartet in store, if you could use a change. They've prepared us some Dvořák and Mozart."
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"I can't disagree with the plan you've outlined Mr.President. It would allow for a peaceful transition and likely put some of the neighbors of the Ukraine at ease. However I can't support this plan fully until I talk to both the Grand Duke and King Jason. If both were to agree to this plan the Empire would gladly support it and we would certainly send peacekeepers to aid the joint protectorate and take control of an Imperial zone. I will be seeing King Jason later in the evening at the Vienna Summit and I will speak to him on this matter. The Grand Duke or a representative of the Grand Duchy will also be in attendance and you have my word I will speak to them about this and work for some sort of amicable solution between all parties.

While I understand your republic has been unnerved, inconvenienced, and has felt threatened by this war, the Empire can not however favor any sort of sanctions on Veomo. Due to our views on the cause of this conflict that would be impossible and we feel could lead to further destabilization of the region. Though we share the belief that if Neoplanta had been informed of this impending attack the republic could have been better prepared in dealing with it. This could have been due to strategic and military reasons that it was not put over diplomatic channels. The war it seems was carried out in its early stages with the utmost secrecy so we believe it was due to some fear on the part of the Duchy that there information may leak. So that would certainly have been detrimental to any attempted preemptive operation by the Duchy and endanger there troops."

The Queen hoped her answer got the Imperial position across to her Neoplantan colleagues. The Empire did truly desire peace in the Balkans and in Eastern Europe and would work to it. However the Empire could not let Byronmandy simply let Byronmandy extend its sphere across the whole of Eastern Europe. So if the Empire had to check Byronmandys influence the Empire would. The Queen laughed at the Presidents last remarks and began to speak again.

"You're not boring us! It's nice to have a country not trying to wow us with smoke and mirrors for a change. Some music would be lovely."

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"I am most glad that we see things in a similar light" - the President replied to the Queen. "Perhaps I shouldn't have used the word 'sanction' - I meant that we must not allow Veomo to just grab the Ukraine." Then an aide came in and whispered something into the PMs ear. "Do excuse me, but there seem to be urgent news from the Ukraine" - she said. "Bring it in, quickly" - she told the aide. Two aides then came in carrying a television set, put it down on the table, and left. All channels were relaying the news of the UDO victory in Kiev. All were speechless for a few minutes, as Dmitri Alexeievich spoke, and remained so after it was over, as they were thinking it over.

"Well, if the Grand Duke had nothing but good intentions, then the war is now over." - Szél spoke again, making a perplexed face, as in disbelief. "Now we shall see, all should be revealed. I thank You in advance for taking our plan with you to Vienna; peace and stability in the region must be preserved, and this is the way in which we believe that it is most simply done. As soon as they've made a move, we will be contacting Veomo ourselves, too, as well as the other neighbours of the Ukraine. But your role in convincing the Grand Duke to allow for a joint protectorate will yet prove indispensable, I do believe. Most probably we would be unable to do this without you. I am most delighted to hear you oblige yourself to peace in Eastern Europe.
As for Byronmandy's influence over Veomo, the two countries might yet develop some friendly ties, but I don't see them as allies, at least not in the near future. But I might be mistaken. In any case, an independent Ukraine will hardly be on anyone's side, not for years to come, in any case.
But let us take a brief pause from such dreary politics with a bit of music, shall we?"

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The Queen clapped loudly when the string quartet finished playing. The Pharaoh clapped softer and slower as if in thought and then he finally spoke. "Hung the bastard, didn't see that coming. All shall truly be revealed now on both sides. This brings the UDO to the forefront of Ukrainian politics it seems. What does Neoplanta know of the UDO or this Dmitri Alexeievich? We don't want to trade one Goykov for another, that will simply compound the problems in the Ukraine.". The Queen nodded in agreement and was wondering who this Alexeievich was.
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"Indeed, the death penalty is something that Neoplanta allows for only in times of war and the convicted felon poses a danger to security. This way, we'll never learn many things that only Goykov knew. As for the United Democratic Opposition, we really don't know much, with the way the Ukraine was all so closed up. Neither do we know anything really of this Dmitri Alexeievich. However, they promised elections and a new constitution and spoke a lot of democracy; but yes, those were only words, we are still in the dark, basically. I can only tell you that we know no more than you yourselves do, but we'll be looking into the matter meticulously. In any case, as it is to be a protectorate and not yet a full democracy, if this Alexeievich is found undesirable, the provisional authorities that would be set up could prohibit him from politics. Perhaps that much is permissible."
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"The Queen and I are hardly champions of democracies or civil rights but we are in favor of whatever works. If President Goykov could have run a stable country we would not have viewed the Ukraine as a failed state. We're not in the business of promoting democracy but rather working for stability. But if Alexeievich and the UDO can provide stability where Goykov failed and all parties can agree on the combined protectorate we will view this as a success."

The Queen then began to talk.

"Well it seems are more or less on the same page with Ukraine. We both want stability for Ukraine and the rest of east and now we have the basis for a plan. The Pharaoh and I regrettably must be off now to the Vienna Summit. I do hope we can finish our conversation some other time, perhaps in Alexandria next?"
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"Our policy has been so far neutrality in military matters, but it would seem that at times we simply must take steps for the sake of regional stability and peace. This time we will be sending our troops abroad, with our neighbours' consent ofcourse, for the Ukraine is a sensitive issue. We believe that the will of the Ukrainian people must be met, whatever it might be, to insure the future stability of the country. We are not set out to make the Ukraine a democracy at all costs. Even if they wish to become part of Veomo, Neoplanta will not be against it, but first there must be a period of a joint protectorate to insure that Veomo doesn't try and expand its territory by military force; that would be a most dangerous precedent in these turbulent times.

I hope you have enjoyed your stay in Neoplanta - perhaps next time we will be able to talk of more pleasant things. As for a return visit, I am dreadfully sorry, but it seems that I have already made too many promises, and a few dignified heads of state are waiting to hear from me as it is. But I shall try to find the time to visit the ancient Alexandria, for it was a privilege and a pleasure to meet Your Imperial Highnesses."
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The Queen agreed Neoplanta had honorable intentions and she promised the President Szél she would talk on the matter of the Ukraine at the Vienna sumit. She also assured the President that she would talk to King Jason and the Grand Duchy's representatives about the joint protectorate strategy. Pleasantries were exchanged among the rulers as they said there goodbyes. The Royal couple had a good time in Neoplanta and convey that to the President who was quite a good host. Pressing matters however awaited the royals in Vienna and soon after leaving the Cusum the Royals were back on Imperial Air Corps One headed to the great city of Vienna.
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