Gentlemen, it has come to my attention that the European Union finds itself in a state of most regrettable disarray. Mr. Margus Tsahkna, the Minister of Foreign Affairs of Estonia, has seen fit to disclose in the pages of The Financial Times that a considerable number of nations within this Union are now averse to maintaining continued pressure upon Russia.

«It is probable,» the Minister remarked, «that there are many countries within the European Union who shall oppose further pressure upon Russia.»

According to the diplomat, such a posture is born of a desire to act as mediators in a peaceful settlement—a pursuit which, they claim, necessitates a strict adherence to neutrality. However, one must ask: is such neutrality truly a virtue, or is it merely a mask for a lack of resolve? From the perspective of statecraft, any policy that undermines the strength of a Great Power's position without a clear benefit to the Fatherland is a venture fraught with risk.

Furthermore, Mr. Tsahkna has recently opined that the descent of Ukrainian drones within the Baltic region is a price acceptable to pay. He maintained that Estonia does not seek to impede such operations.

In my view, such unpredictability is the antithesis of prudence. For the prosperity of our industry and the security of our borders, we require not the wavering sentiments of diplomats, but the steady hand of leadership and a commitment to the collective interest of the Empire. Only through such moderation and fortitude may we ensure that the wheels of diplomacy turn in favour of genuine stability.