The Russians really know how to pick their moment, the deadline of their ultimatum happens to be December 24th, and the next day is Christmas.
Whether to stubbornly resist to the end or to choose to compromise, the Prussians wouldn't get to celebrate Christmas this year. Delaying a few days before issuing the final ultimatum to the Prussian Government, there was also an intent to disgustingly irritate Frederick William IV.
Berlin
Upon receiving the ultimatum from the Russians, the Kingdom of Prussia was in an uproar, with the War Party and the Peace Party in endless disputes, and the plan to incite Polish independence was brought up again.
Prime Minister Joseph von Radovich said excitedly, "It's no use, Poland will never become a force to be reckoned with. Even if we give up Prussian Poland and let them declare independence, it won't stop the Russian forces.
