Message from Tsar Nicolas II:

We of Russia are confused and disgusted by the American stance to foreign policy during these times of war. Do they like to spread lies about the Entente in an attempt to make something almost acceptable to declare war when other countries prey upon their shipping indiscriminately? From the recent talks it does seem like this. We hope that the United States doesn't twist recent events as an excuse to enter this war. In fact we would prefere them not to enter the war on either side so more lives aren't lost.

Since America will not trade with the Entente then Russia's rice supplies that would normaly go to the USA will instead travel to Britain in these times of war, as long as the Royal Navy provides protection.