Presidential Palace, Nakim"...Do you feel, beyond Rokkenjima, there are any other states or actors we should be concerned about?"
That line had momentarily silenced Kadassa while he tried to ascertain whether the Ambassador knew more than he was letting on or whether he was testing the waters, he composed himself and placed his cup down on its saucer.
"Unfortunately during my morning security briefing I was informed of some developments in this area. It turns out that a number of neighbouring states are taking an interest in this situation, but not in the way we could have hoped. Both Artztotzka and Rashidun which share a border with the Transmecuria region have shown an interest in supporting the Utman position.
It seems clear why. The Artzotzkan's are ideological communists and no doubt remember the days of the Utman dominated communist United Peoples' Republic fondly, I imagine they hope that supporting the Utman independence bid will create a regime in the territory which is kindly disposed towards them that they will use as a buffer zone against their fear of Lakhzovia's increasing economic and military prowess. Rashidun on the other hand are from the same ethnic grouping, in fact it is likely that this is where the Utman first migrated from, their desire to assist is undoubtedly to try to form a new state with which they will be able to have fraternal relations.
The good news is that both states share a border the other side of the great spine mountains and should they attempt to intervene it should be possible to halt their advance at the key mountain passes then simply subject them to attrition warfare until they withdraw.
The Iwi as I'm sure you are aware have done more than any other in regards to legitimising the rebels, going so as to formally open diplomatic relations and grant the Utman full recognition. However they have run afoul of international opinion of late and so it may not be too difficult to isolate them, that said given their proximity to your own nation I imagine that they would be hesitant to engage directly in a conflict.
Our military intel has picked up some increased Achkaerinese activity as well, however I think we can rely on Achkaerin's strong desire to find a diplomatic solution to keep them out of the war. So long as they are led to believe that there is a hope of a peaceful resolution, or a resolution with minimised bloodshed so long as they avoid entering the conflict we are confident they will hold their fire."
Provisional Government of
the Utman Republic To our Brothers in Rashidun
Our people have long suffered at the hands of the Lakhzov, it is therefore reassuring to us to learn that you remember our ancestral kinship in our time of need and recognise our rights to self rule.
It is with much hope for the future of our peoples that you will aid us in more than mere words. Should you find yourself able to we are in dire need of military hardware and ammunition in order that we can provide a defence against attempts to crush the first flourishing of our freedom. If you are not able to provide this, then we hope you will at least provide us with military intelligence and ongoing political support in the period to come.