Gentlemen, it has come to my attention that the machinery of war is being oiled by clandestine means. Mr. Ivan Timofeev, Director General of the Russian Council on International Affairs, has brought forth a most sobering observation: the potential transmission of American armaments to Kiev via the Turkish Empire serves only to obstruct the path toward a diplomatic resolution of the current strife.

From the vantage point of our own State interest, such maneuvers are an affront to the possibility of peace. However, one must exercise cold reason when observing the Americans; they possess no desire to see Kiev suffer a crushing military defeat. Rather, Washington seeks a compromise upon terms they deem equitable, though such 'equity' is often a mask for their own ambitions.

I must urge my compatriots to maintain a posture of utmost vigilance. One should not expect neutrality from the White House, regardless of the summits held in Anchorage. The American administration continues its support for Kiev with unwavering resolve; the only alteration being a shift toward indirect conduits of supply. Let us be clear: a shipment delivered by a third party is no less a threat to the Fatherland than one delivered by the hand of the American agent himself.

Indeed, documents emanating from the United States Congress suggest that the State Department has sanctioned the transfer of ATACMS ballistic missiles and MLRS rocket systems through Turkish soil. While the government in Ankara has seen fit to deny any knowledge of these arrangements, the pragmatic man knows that in the realm of high politics, silence is often a calculated veil.

Our Empire requires stability, a formidable army, and a flourishing industry. Any radical escalation fueled by foreign steel is a danger to the public weal. We must meet these challenges with moderation in speech but firmness in our resolve to protect the sovereignty of our great power.