Editing 1991 Bjeorg Conflict (section)

===International Response===
On July 20th, two days after the declaration from Smith, [[Zamastan]]ian [[President of Zamastan|President]] [[Cassious Castovia]] condemned the declaration of independence, calling the secessionists "violent in their ideology", and "flawed in their morality". He sited Zamastan's support of the Maximusian government, while also indirectly citing the [[First War in Vulkaria]] and the [[Prydainian Conflict]] in [[Cadair]] as reasons to act on the developments. 

{{Quote|The Imperial Republic of Zamastan is a staunch and assertive supporter of democracy, freedom, and peace throughout the world. With this said, the Government of Libertas Omnium Maximus, no matter how flawed and problematic, has stood for democracy and we have no reason to stand idly aside in a desperate time that may very well have lasting implications and dangerous ramifications for the entirety of the world.|personquoted=Cassius Castovia, President of Zamastan}}

[[Zamastanian Armed Forces]], under the command of [[Jarris Tavoka|Admiral Jarris Tavoka]] moved into Maximusian waters in the early hours of July 21, flying reconnaissance sorties from the aircraft carrier ''[[ZMS Upham]]'' to gather intelligence on insurgent movements and artillery placements. Over 10,000 surveillance photos were captured by the Zamastanians over the course of the conflict. President Paterson remained wary of Zamastanian involvement throughout the uprising, but conferenced frequently with President Castovia to coordinate the Maximusian-Zamastanian response, nonetheless. Paterson was ultimately convinced to allow Zamastanian fighters to act unilaterally while over Bjeorg airspace as the Maximusian army was temporarily mired in its own internal investigations following a wave of airmen defecting to the Bjeorg cause. This decision would prove to be a crucial oversight, and would haunt Paterson for the rest of her political career.

Even as the Zamastanians and Maximusians coordinated, several nations simultaneously noted their support for the Bjoerg rebels. Significantly, communist [[Lauchenoiria]] and the democratic [[Eiria]] both backed the insurgents. [[President of Lauchenoiria]] [[Augustin Méndez]] delivered a statement, remarking the following. 

{{Quote|quotetext="The Federation of Lauchenoiria hereby recognizes Bjeorg as an independent state. We condemn the actions of Libertas Omnium Maximus and Zamastan in acting against this fledgling nation, and ask both nations to cease hostilities immediately and allow the people of Bjeorg to build their new nation. We are hopeful for a peaceful resolution, and call upon all parties involved to cease military operations in the area. If, however, this request is ignored, we will consider acting in support of the independence of Bjeorg."|author=Augustin Mendez, President of Lauchenoiria}}

Beyond the simple threat of war, [[Chancellor of Eiria|Chancellor]] [[Cera Balodis]] of Eiria brazenly ordered two ships to perform drills in international waters just off Bjeorg's coast following Castovia's declaration of intent to militarily intervene on behalf of federal forces. In a prior speech, Balodis declared Eiria's support for Bjeorg.

{{Quote|quote="...[T]he Senate has been deliberating over the growing conflict in Bjeorg, and now have come to a conclusion. The Democratic Republic of Eiria hereby recognizes The State of Bjeorg as an independent nation, and Eiria pledges their support in the conflict if it comes to war. Let this serve as a manifesto to [federal forces], that we will not tolerate oppression, and will see you on the battlefield, if it comes to that."|author=Cera Balodis, Chancellor of Eiria}}