Senapati offers support to Prince Grzkai during visit to Jelbe 17 July 5427
During a rare visit abroad, Senapati Vinay Talavalakar has offered his personal support to the Jelbék government as they continue to fight against partisans associated with Genzi IV Khan. Talavalakar arrived in Baofluz earlier today for a series of meetings with Regent-Atabek Prince Grzkai. Over the coming days, the pair are expected to discuss how the Vascanian government can support their Jelbék counterparts in dealing with the partisans.
The conflict in Jelbe began four years ago when
Genzi led his supporters in a massacre of his main rival Prince Temrkai. In response,
the country’s armed forces intervened to prevent the murderous Genzi acceding to the throne. In the period since then,
Genzid partisans have fought a guerrilla campaign against the country’s government.
Talavalakar has already expressed his commitment to supporting the government’s efforts. According to reports, the senapati identifies himself with Prince Grzkai. He perceives both men as having answered a call to restore order in a time of national crisis. As a result, he appears willing to offer heavily discounted military equipment to the Jelbék government, in addition to increasing direct financial aid to the country’s government.
Jelbe has historically been under the influence of its more powerful neighbour Vanuku. Domestic political concerns and a reluctance to choose a side in the ongoing conflict have combined to loosen Vanukean control though. For the Vascanian government, this represents an opportunity to form a new partnership.
The senapati has chosen to visit Majatra for the first time at a time of increased tensions in the region. With the
breakdown of negotiations between Beiteynu and the Artanian Union, the position of the Migrants Pass is once again at the centre of an international dispute. Though the Vascanian government
has sought to strengthen historic ties with Malivia, it has declined to comment on the present situation.
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