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Earlier in the war, the Ottoman Empire stated that it would remain neutral, and put into effect a series of policies that were made public. Two such policies, that of blood being spilt on Ottoman soil, and of the cease-fire zone within the eastern Aegean Sea, have been blatantly disregarded by the Russian High Command with no explanation nor apology given. Therefore, it is to my deepest regret that the Ottoman Empire must end its period of neutrality.

The Ottoman Empire hereby declares that it is in a state of war with the Empire of Russia.
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