AllenK
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Having got his composure back, our Beloved Corporal emerges from his boudoir to compose a letter. Dear Uncle Joe, My dear fellow, from the highly emotional tone of your most recent communique, I get the impression that all is, perhaps, not quite well with the special understanding between our two great nations. You accuse me of breaking agreements but I think you'll find a close study of the terms (paragraph 19.6.2) indicates I always had the option to deny your request, on the understanding you would immediately go to war with Rumania. I would also point out, in full accordance with our agreement, I purposely left Eastern Poland free of my forces, for you to take possession of as you saw fit, and yet, for some unaccountable reason, you have chosen not to. I can hardly be blamed for the region reverting to my control in consequence. However, it is fair to say I had no idea that little corner of the Balkans had so much significance to the people of the USSR. It occurs to me I may have been a tad hasty in rejecting your claim to the region. As a man of peace, only interested in pursuing a Europe united in common brotherhood, I am now inclined to acquiesce to your request. You are most welcome to take control of Bessarabia as you see fit. It almost pains me to point out, however, in accordance with our agreement, you must now desist from further military endeavours in the country and end this bit of unpleasantness with the Rumanians. In furtherance of our special relationship, I am going to overlook these recent outbursts and put them down to the mental strain you must be feeling at this difficult time. Your most humble obedient servant. The Beloved Corporal.
< Message edited by AllenK -- 3/2/2015 8:40:23 PM >
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