Two weeks before departing for the war conference.
Kokovtsov came to see me to discuss how to conclude this situation.
"Though they might apologize behind the scenes, they won't officially acknowledge it. They perceive this incident as a matter of pride and won't bow their heads even for Paris."
"Is that so."
As expected. Seeing no answer from Ambassador Nicolson until the end of February, they seem to have all but given up on friendly relations with Russia.
"Rather, knowing the British Empire, they'll become passionate about Russia's isolation using this incident as an opportunity. They will do that. Because maintaining their post-war position without shaking is more important to them than Paris."
"What would happen if we pull out from the Eastern Front?"
"If we pull out any more, all the allies' arrows will turn toward us."
Even though we put me at the forefront, Kokovtsov opposed using this incident to withdraw forces.
