Stockholm (KTN) — Valkyrian Foreign Secretary Bradley Murphy issued a statement expressing concern about the rhetoric coming from Ela and Ryccia, "Their unprovoked and unnecessary actions have brought the region closer to widespread war." The foreign secretary has stated that the Valkyrian Republic will not participate in any possible conflict between these states, but will take legislative and defence measures to "ensure the integrity of the Valkyrian Republic". Murphy further elaborated that these measures may include more immigration restrictions, a public declaration of neutrality, and increased funding of SIEGE and the Valkyrian Defence Forces.