Vanuku

[Kubrick]

Government commits to joint anti-piracy operation
10 September 5571, Wiel, Kingdom of Wrnuke, Empire of the Jelbic Peoples


Ambassador Hkinor Shkmends at Wrnuke's embassy in Eroncourt, mostly known for his relentless yet pragmatic attitude.

Earlier today Prefect Krlmékez phoned Wrnuke's ambassador in Lourenne, Hkinor Shkmends, to instruct him to set a meeting with Eroncourt officials. According to unconfirmed rumours Vice Admiral Kwkh-Ílja, the commander of 'Eastern Operations' within the Naval Forces, has also set off on a plane to Eroncourt but it has not been stated whether he will simply support the embassy or meet with government officials. The offer for joint operations came after the Naval Forces had already set in motion a plan for operations near Vascania as the seizing of an imperial vessel was a slight that could not be ignored by Wiel. In a press conference the secretary of the Prefect announced that ambassador Shkmends has been instructed to formally arrange a cooperation between Eroncourt and Wiel, to assure any cooperation goes smoothly the Prefect has requested clear guidelines, rules, and instructions for all involved personnel. 

The departure of the II. Vlótzgrsho (2nd Fleet) came at a rather awkward time for military command as the Naval Forces had hoped to keep it nearby for the future deployment of the aircraft carrier KJW Rímsa. The Rímsa would be the second vessel of the Kezkai V-class aircraft carrier, with the KJW Támnr being deployed with I. Vlótzgrsho in Port Swedes, Kalistan. The Rímsa was originally set to be put in active service in 5570, a date which was pushed back two years. Before deployments further from home naval planners had hoped to attach the second carrier to the fleet. But this is said not to be a great setback for anti-piracy operations as frigates and smaller faster vessels are far more skilled at chasing down the speedy boats pirates use than a large carrier. If Lourenne and Wrnuke manage to work out a deal the II. Vlótzgrsho is planned to be split in three smaller forces, to join with or be supplemented by vessels from Lourenne and Beiteynu, with the submarines being assigned as lone wolves to patrol and inform the rest of the fleet of pirate activity.

Krsyiji Sagmot'l (United Media) is the national news agency of Wrnuke, it is decidedly pro-government but can at times be critical of it.