Count Mikhail Nikolayevich Muravyov
Foreign Minister of the Russian Empire
It is the view of Russia that, though the grievance of some of the non-violent protesters is understandable, it is incumbent upon the Serbian government to continue the supplying of the forts, and not to hinder the Austrian garrisons. It is also incumbent upon Austria to ensure their soldiers behave reasonably, and thus far, only minor sparks of violence have arisen on either side, despite the unfortunate death of one.
That the Serb people might wish to see all Serbs one day united under their rule in future is understandable - just as the Austrians have become uneasy at the relinquishing of Austrian territory to other powers. However, the maintenance of the agreed treaty, brokered by Russia, is incumbent upon all parties - and mob rule cannot be allowed to trigger a war that would undo the liberation of Europe from Mohammedan tyranny, and play into the hands of those desperate to see a racial war. Peace will be crucial to the rebuilding of the Balkans, after hundreds of years of Ottoman tyrants.
