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Post by Pyotr Alekseevich on Feb 9, 2015 13:48:50 GMT
The Patriarch of the Orthodox Church along with several Russian diplomats has arrived in Sochi to offer help to the Orthodox Government and peoples of Circassia. The Patriarch is authorised to offer vassilisation and the presence of the Army of the Caucuses in order to secure Circassia against Ottoman aggression. He will also offer to negotiate with the Ottoman Empire for the safety of Circassia, on behalf of the people and government of Circassia.
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Post by The Viceroy (AdminM) on Feb 9, 2015 20:25:15 GMT
Unfortunately, the diplomatic delegation is not able to treat with the Circassian rulers. The government seem to have retreated into a local fortress in anticipation for the Ottoman attack. As the diplomats approached the gates the terrified garrison started shouting 'Please, leave us alone!' What have we ever done to you?!' Simultaneously, they threw small stones over the wall, one of which caused a nasty bruise on the Patriarch's forearm.
However, whilst leaving the territory the delegation come across a group of Safavid diplomats who had also come to assess the situation in Caucasia. They tentatively suggest that Shah Suleiman is also interested in preserving balance in the region, and after considerable persuasion may be willing to discuss the future with both the Ottomans and Russia, but are unwilling to prompt talks themselves. Other than that, they remain non-committal and do not reveal anything further about their plans for the Caucassus.
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