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In light of the recent failures of our armed forces in the Baltic governorates, Poland and Byelorussia, I am hereby assuming direct command of the armed forces in my capacity of Commander in Chief as I can not rely on my generals.

-Nicholas II, By the Grace of God, Emperor and Autocrat of All the Russias, King of Poland, Grand Duke of Finland.