During a senate hearing, atop official of the government suddenly came forward cutting the hearing short, faced the cameras with a sombre look and said, "I regret to be the one to bring such awful news but.. Due to the rising tensions between Prussia and the Empire, further escalating the "issue" by declaring war to us and to our allies in the alliance... It is a natural response to fight back. We will aid our allies in the middle east in their fight against the Prussian government. We declare war against Prussia."
An eager reporter suddenly asked, "What about the R. Republic? Their is, within no doubt that Prussia and the R. Republic are allies."
Giving the reporter a "slight" glare for the disrespectful approach, the top official said, "The offer to host diplomatic talks in Vladivostok for the R. Republic is still on the table, what actions we do to the R. Republic are purely for the republic itself and does not "affect" Prussia".
Good night and glory to the Alliance.