Ibn-Battutah rises and, with a significant look to his Rus counterpart, begins to speak.

It is a grave misfortune that our lack of communication has caused there to be conflict between us.

We hereby publicly reconfirm our commitment to the non-aggression pact signed between our Caliph and your Tsar, despite recent events. This was your request and we understand that having fulfilled it there will be no further trouble betwixt our nations.

However, we urge you to make your own declaration - of neutrality in our war with the Italians and Germans. Indeed, join us in our struggle!