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to all Cleito Treaty powers, 18 December 1934

National interests of Russian Federation require that as of 1 January 1935 Cleito Treaty limits shall no longer be observed by Russian Federation government, due to developments that threaten Russian Federation's naval security.

OOC: A note from the French government to the same effect is delivered the next day.

In the halls of the Reichstag, the announcement from Moscow causes no real surprise. While there had been no ahead of time warning that Russia intended to do this, that they had done so was not unexpected. As relations with Russia were quite good, the announcement was not a cause for concern.

The next day's announcement from Paris was, given the preceding day's announcement from Moscow, also not a surprise. While relations between the Reich and the Republic were not as good as the relations between Germany and Russia, they were not so bad that there was any concern that the announcement was pointed at the Reich.

The Netherlands views the withdrawal of the Russians and French with regret, but understands the threat to their Pacific territories has forced this action.