When asked about the recent foreign incidents President Revan Kensei calmly responded that the Empire will continue to maintain sanctions against the rogue state, but the dispute between Besern and Izaakia is best left to the Committee of international law and the world court. President Kensei also stated in other news that the referenda for Reizen Province's final status as an integral part of the Frost Empire or Independent State will occur on December 31st of this year to allow campaigners half a years time to campaign under the watchful eyes of the World Forum.