EuroTimes Edition IX War Bureau
Ukraine Denounces English Attacks, Promises Aid to Scotland Kiev, Ukraine (AP) The Ukranian government has announced a joint naval blockade (with assistance from Romania) of Russian ships from exiting the Black Sea. This was the first move in an anti-Anglo/Russo Alliance move made by the Ukranian government. President Brown has issued a statement promising aid to the Scottish government, and denouncing the actions of English Prime Minister Daniel Sheffield. Ukraine has also stepped up recruiting and placed several units on alert, ready to move at a moment's notice. The Russian government has also reported a stepping-up of Ukranian air force sorties and army patrols near the Russo-Ukranian boarder. The Ukranian government seems to be preparing for an all-out invasion by the Russians. Both the nations of Moldova and Romania have sent units into the Ukraine to aid in the defence against Russia, which now occupies all of Europe east of Poland and north of Ukraine. Benelux Sends Representatives to NEW Life Talks Rome, Italy (AP) The government of Benelux has sent representatives to the talks taking place in Rome, Italy, concerning the founding of the NEW Life alliance in Europe. Thus far, only Italy, Benelux, and Portugal are attending the meetings, but the Italian governmental officials with whom we have spoken seem enthusiastic and optimistic that the talks will soon be expanded to include many other nations, especially in Southern Europe. Benelux Petitions English, Scottish to Act as Third-Party Neutral in Conflict Brussels, Belgium (AP) The government of Benelux requested that it be allowed to station troops along the England-Scotland boarder to act as a buffering force in the conflict. The government has also requested permission from the English government to investigate the attempted assassination of the Queen, and has agreed to operate under strict English conditions if necessary. US Offers Equipment to Scotland Washington, DC (CNN) The President of the United States has announced plans to sell several squadrons of F-15's to the Scottish government. The President justified his decision with the following statement: "The United States is already deep into the developement process of the new F-22H, and the JointStrike aircraft which is due out (possibly next year) for all NATO countries. As such, I feel that the continued implimentation of such great numbers of F-15s is unwarranted in the United States; considering also the constant threat posed to Scotland by her southerly neighbor, American interests would be greatly aided by an American air presense in the area. Though we have strategic nuclear submarines already based in Scotland, we do not feel that these submarines are going to be useful in this conflict: it is not our goal to destroy England; that would weaken the West too much. Our goal in this conflict is to restore the boarder between England and Scotland, depose PM Sheffield if necessary for peace, and to help England to recognize Scotland as an official nation. This is the first time in history that one democratic nation has declared war on another in modern times, and such actions should be unheard-of in Western European politics. Again, I implore the English to step down; we have already dispatched several troops which will be soon arriving in Scotland to reinforce the Scottish positions. It is obvious that the ENglish people do not want this war, and we Americans do not desire one with England. Thus... Prime Minister Sheffield, you MUST step down your actions or face dire consequences." Scotland Issues Official Declaration of War Against England Edinburgh, Scotland (AP) Amidst almost constant bombing raids by English planes, the Scottish government has announced today its intentions of war with England. Citing the English aggressions against Scotland, the government has issued an official declaration of war against its former ally in England. Canada Promises Naval Units to Aid Scottish Cause Brussels, Belgium (AP) The Canadian government has announced the dispatch of several Canadian naval vessals to Scottish waters to aid in defending the nation. Canadian officials insist that this is not an act of war against England, but is rather an act aimed at bringing peace back to the Commonwealth. Scotland Forms Scottish Foreign Clanship, Promises Cheap Oil to Russia Edinburgh, Scotland (AP) First Minister Scott announced today that Scotland would be accepting foreign aid in the form of an international brigade of volunteers, to be designated the Scottish Foreign Clanship. The Scottish government hopes that this will boost their faltering numbers and aid in preventing the English from forcing their way into the heart of Scotland. In a move to persuade the Russians from intervening on behalf of the English, the Scottish govenrment has made garuntees of cheap oil from Scottish North Sea oil fields. The Russian government has yet to respond, but Chinese officials are working hard in Moscow to convince Russia to back down from the situation. English Populous, Welsh, Protest English Military Action London, England (AP) The English people have come out in massive hordes today to protest English military actions against Scotland. Citing the fact that Scotland has not been actually proven of supporting terrorist actions, nor has it officially split from the Commonwealth of Nations, the English people, most prominent among them the Welsh Assembly and several key members of Parliament, have demanded that Prime Minister Sheffield withdraw English troops from Scotland and repair relations with the Western world before the conflict spreads to other nations. The Queen of England has also refused to sign any official declarations of war, making the English invasion solely the brainchild of Prime Minister Sheffield, who stands alone with a small minority in Parliament in favor of continuing the war. World Press: Scottish First Minister Releases Press Statement "We have the knowledge of right and natural justice on our side, we will fight to the last drop of blood we will never surrender to this aggression and will reverse this injustice and gain revenge for all our innocent murder civilians and fallen hero's. Treachery like this cannot be allowed to left unchecked and for one Scotland will stand squared sholdered in the face of it." Poland Begins Annual Wargames Warsaw, Poland (AP) The Polish military has begun to conduct their annual wargames, which comes at an odd time considering the developements on the eastern and western boarders of their nation. NU Places Air Units at Disposal of Scottish Stockholm, Sweden (AP) The NU has made garuntees of military support of the Scottish government against the English incursion. NU planes are already flying sorties against English radar and coastal SAM batteries. The rest of the NU military has already been placed on full alert, and English military officials fear of possible actions to be taken against the English government. The Nordic Union has also begun to champion an international trade embargo on England, aiming to cut the English down to size through economic strangulation. Many nations such as Japan have already agreed to such embargos, but the NU hopes to attract more followers in the future.