In the German Empire, unrest has begun to slowly calm down. The calls for reforms and actions by the People and Military have been answered, as the Kaiser's Government has agreed to convene and negotiate reforms amongst themselves and representatives from the unhappy parties. There are fears, however, that unscrupulous parties or individuals may use this opportunity to further their own agendas.
There is opposition however. From Germany's Noble classes comes outcry as news of possible democratic reforms spreads. The Aristocratic class of Germany expresses many concerns with the reforms proposed and directly oppose the people. This struggle between the German Upper and Lower class may prove catastrophic should the Government become too liberal or not appease the lower class. Many in both the Upper and Lower class are united, however, in their displeasure of the diplomatic efforts of the Kaiser. Citing the betrayal of their close ally, Austria-Hungary, and the subsequent breaking of the heinous Treaty of Moscow, many Germans view their Government now as cowardly and Un-German, specifically in their declaration of War against their German ally only 2 weeks prior. All wait the coming actions of the Kaiser.
Meanwhile in Russia, the government has succeeded in calming down the people, however they still do not have control over significant amounts of them. A portion of Russia's military still continues its march on Petrograd, growing stronger every day. More and more Enlisted Men in the Russian Military display their unhappiness with the current administration, with mutinies and strikes rampant in the Military and Laborers. In Russia's White and Little Russian regions, many unhappy peoples are using this discontent to promote nationalistic ideals, expressing the need for more autonomy and even the need for independence! Russia's Cossack populations also express their great unhappiness with the Tsar, with many joining nationalistic efforts in Little Russia. There are even talks of different political parties beginning to form to further their own ambitions. While many of these movements are still in their infancy, the actions of the Tsar will determine whether Russia recovers from this situation as a minor setback or if Russia will be broken by the hot fires of Civil War.
