Stockholm (KTN) — Movements for independence grow around the world as peoples in Reizen and Sereva Island demand independence from the Frost Empire and Erinor respectively. As of Sunday, the two nations are struggling to maintain order and control in their territorial possessions. On 22 August 2017, the so-called Reizen Democratic Party initiated a coup against the provincial government, which sparked a violent conflict between supporters of the RDP and those of the previous government. On 4 October, the Serevan regional government held an independence referendum with a stipulation by the Erinorian national government that 60 percent was the minimum threshold of support needed for the regional government to be granted independence. The referendum only received 57 percent in favor of independence.

Despite being three percentage points short of the stipulation imposed by the Erinorian national government, the Serevan regional government proceeded to declare independence. On Sunday, Chancellor Margaret Harrison issued a statement saying, in part, "The Valkyrian government will not recognize the unlawful acts taking place in both Reizen and Sereva Island." Harrison further said that she will provide the Frost Empire and Erinor "logistical assistance upon request", but will not "send soldiers to fight on their behalf". The Chancellor's latest statement breaks away from her previous attempts to distance herself from these issues as it appears she is now prepared to be more forceful in her statements.