With the uneventful passing of a Rattanjeetarr ultimatum just over 12 days ago, an unofficial truce has been imposed between the warring parties. The Ethnarch of Rattanjeetland, disgusted with aggressive Neodickensian expansionism, had launched devastating strikes on New Dickens. However, he stopped short of invading the country.

After brisk negotiations, the Universalistic Dictator and the Ethnarch hammered out a ceasefire from June 5 to June 6, after which hostilities would resume. Contrary to expectation, a casualty-averse Rattanjeetland simply let the ultimatum slide.

An announcement from Marcusburg on June 9 further entrenched the Ethnarch's inaction. The Prime Chancellor of Marcusburg abruptly changed his nation's foreign policy and in so doing subtly condemned the Rattanjeetarr attack on New Dickens.

According to the new Marcurean doctrine, Kafobrena and New Weimar would have to make some form of public gesture indicating they opposed invasion. Subsequently, throughout June 10 to June 14, the Ethnarch contacted Kafobrenan officials hoping for such a response. None forthcame.

Similarly, Weimaran officials privately announced their disapproval to Congressional officials on June 9. Congressional Parliament urged New Weimar to contact the Defensecorps and make a public statement denouncing the attack. Once again, none forthcame.

With the seeming apathy of Kafobrena and New Weimar, the Universalistic Dictator felt that he had been dealt a winning hand and on June 17 announced the beginning of reconstruction efforts in the country.

However, in the midst of Neodickensian optimism lie two clouds of potential despair: the country technically remains at war with Rattanjeetland and Congressional Parliament is reportedly still in contact with Weimaran officials regarding the loss of its occidental colony.