The Porte-parole of the UNSR

[Icholasen]

Bernie Sanders statement on Reitzmic withdrawal of recognition of the UNSR

"Despite the fact that we have stuck to our treaty terms, Reitzmag has not and they have withdrawn recognition of the UNSR, the de facto and rightful government of the island of Icholasen. They have also blatantly attacked the interests of the UNSR by giving land to the illegitimate Nicoleizian regime, and recognised them as the legitimate government. Therefore we ask either for the money back or we will destroy a Reitzmic military or spatial object either in the KoR, the USV or in up in Space.

This is a regrettable decision, but has to be taken. We cannot allow the fascist so-called government of Icholasen to take territory and to re-establish its fascist tentacles around Europe. This is the UNSR's stand against fascism and monarchism, and we call all nations to join us."

[Icholasen]

Bernie Sanders’ Statement on the recent launches from Icholasen

‘The UNSR has decided that due to Reitzmic inaction on paying us back, we will be launching two warning shots. One at the Reitzmic space station and one into the Caspian. This is in order to demonstrate our power to inflict incredible damage on Reitzmag if they don’t either recognise the UNSR or give us back the money we so generously gave them to settle the debt of the ship. Which, might I add, is the only damage the UNSR has ever inflicted on any other third nation, and was done during our glorious battle with the Inquistan air force which we waged to defend our communist siblings on the ground in East Moreland, but also the Reitzmic civilians down there. Many of which were saved due to the selflessness of the UNSR.

Despite this power we possess and are about to demonstrate the ease of its potential use, we will never use nuclear weapons unless our home island is threatened. Our nuclear weapons are a deterrent to warfare, suffering and the human cost of war and we hope that Reitzmag and the world sees them as such.’

[Icholasen]

Bernie Sanders' Statement

"The UNSR stands by its recent launches and would like to remind the international community that it was Reitzmag's surprise launches that set a precedent for the UNSR's actions yesterday. Those launches were not announced to the UNSR - or anyone - and so we, or anyone else, may have thought they were missiles aimed at our nation or at our assets.

But, onto what this statement is about. We have seen encouraging talk in the European Council, and we would also like to commend Carita Falk for taking down that snobbish parasite, Poppy Carlton-Romanov. Get her, Carita. We would like to see this crisis resolved with the money paid back and a swift return to peace, and growing trust between the EU and the UNSR.

Nauriknayau kommunismau, glory to communism."

[Icholasen]

Bernie Sanders' Statement on Recent Developments

"We have graciously accepted the offer of the Reitzmic government for the restitution of the money. We are upset that we have not been recognised by their government, but que sera sera as they say in Spain.

We wish the people of Reitzmag well and would like to foster positive relations after this unfortunate confrontation.

Nauriknayau kommunismau, glory to communism."

[Icholasen]

[Icholasen]

Statement from Bernie Sanders, Korojaunu and Foreign Minister of the U.N.S.R.

"Despite the failure of the second repeal motion, we are pleased that the European Union has not chosen to totally embargo the U.N.S.R. The only result of that would be suffering on all parts. We know the European Union's capitalist oligarchs need ours and Czech Slavia's rare earth metals. We know boo. We know. But we also appreciate the fact that the European Union chose not to engage in economic imperialism, of which the only victims would be innocent civilians. To deprive people of food and medicine due to the political orientation of their government is surely against the European Union's supposed liberal and egalitarian dogma. Despite this, it was proposed. Which of course indicates a total moral bankruptcy amongst some in the European Council and the European Commission.

On an unrelated note, Nicoleizian wine bottles from Chalons are now BOGOF (buy one get one free)!"

[Icholasen]

Korojaunu and Foreign Minister of the UNSR, Bernie Sanders' statement on the Ruthund Recognition

We are very pleased to have been recognised by Great Ruthund. We hope for peaceful relations in the future, and for trade of all kinds to increase.

We are open to all kinds of dialogue with the country, and for any and all communications channels to be opened. We will also open our borders to your citizens and vice versa for tourism and immigration.

All we can say is thank you.

Nauriknayau kommunismau, glory to communism.

[Icholasen]

Bernie Sanders on Fremet's Accession into the ENAA

The government of Fremet has made a move which I am not at all surprised about. Fremet has chosen the policy of fire and destruction, while we in the UNSR have chosen the path of self-defense and peace. That is our dogma - we just want to be left alone. But, the capitalists want us to return to globalism, wage theft (with wages both being stolen by bosses and landlords), a return to an unjust economic system. Fremet is uncomfortable with our people's revolution, and wants to rain down atom bombs in order to stop us taking power from landlords, bosses, and royals. I hope that they know that we will defend our island, whatever that costs us. We will barricade our coasts, towns, and skies in order to defend our way of life. I will do whatever it takes to avoid war -- nuclear war -- to protect our island and to protect communism.

Comrades, we are under siege in every sense of the word. There was a narrowly defeated Council bill that aimed to starve us into submission. But, luckily, the Council was sensible enough to know that we Nicoleizians do not forget who has mistreated us. They could invade the physical space, but not the soul of our socialist nation. We will never surrender to capitalism willingly. Icholasen, our cherished Union of Socialist Nicoleizian Republics will never die. They tried to kill it for 30 years after 1990, but, it rose again like a phoenix out of the ashes of neoliberalism and capitalism. The people had had enough of that system. Our nation, and socialism, are growing more beautiful with time.

Comrades, it may be difficult. But I hope that you are appreciating the benefits as our society moves more towards communism. I hope you are enjoying the newfound democracy in your workplaces - why would democracy end when you clock into work? for example. I hope you are enjoying the limitation of landlords' influence over our society and our money. Why should a profit be made out of housing? I hope that you and your collective apartment or home unions are either pocketing more money than before, or investing that money in essential repairs to your buildings. Fremet and others want this new world destroyed -- but will we let them? No, comrades, we will not.

Nuclear war is the worst thing that could happen to our world - and the Fremetian government willingly made a choice to make that possibility more likely. We would give up our nuclear weapons had we the choice -- if there were not flotillas sailing recklessly close to our nation; if Inquista were not aggressive to nations like Reitzmag which forces us to come to their aid; if the European Union was not hostile to the notion of self governance -- then, then we could give up nuclear weapons. That is the clear difference between my administration and that of Erna Solberg's. Comrades, we can be proud of our government. Every day I thank my lucky stars I do live under the large shadow of Ms. Solberg.

Nauriknayau kommunismau, glory to communism. Stay safe Comrades.

[Icholasen]

Statement on the Amendment to the Condemnation of the Coup in Icholasen

This is a most disappointing piece of legislation. However, it is totally unenforceable. Just like the nuke clause is. What are you going to do ? Track every boat in the EU ? And then take a state to the ECoJ even if it didn't specifically allow the ship to dock ? I remind the Council that Icholasen is one of the only places in the EU rich in RE metals. I notice that not many nations have stopped using our RE metals - bar Fremet and other countries that embargo us or countries we have placed an embargo on (ie Reitzmag). I would urge a reconsideration if you want smartphones/computers/electronics to remain affordable. I know how much you decadent capitalists love flappy bird.

Nauriknayau kommunismau, glory to communism.

[Icholasen]

Statement on the Military Parade in Czech Slavia

The Nicoleizian Ministry of Foreign Affairs is proud and relieved that the military parade in Prague is to be held after all. This parade will strengthen the relationship we hold with Czech Slavia that is solidified in Socialism. It will also be an opportunity for the world to look on at the strength of the workers of Europe and the power that they collectively hold.

Together, comrades, we are strong. No reactionaries can get between us and the world revolution.

Nauriknayau kommunismau, glory to communism.

[Icholasen]

Statement on the Copala City situation

We congratulate Reitzmag for telling the false government of Icholasen to stop squatting in their territory, and ending the imperial project that is Copala City. We offer any assistance in this difficult time for a maligned nation - we see a lot of ourselves in Reitzmag and wish it the best.

We hope Reitzmic politicians will support us in supporting them, and hopefully their votes in Europolis will release us both from the shackles of sanctions.

Nauriknayau kommunismau, Bernie Sanders.

[Icholasen]

Minister for European Affairs, Helena Vondráčková, has offered this statement in relation to the goings-on in Europolis

Comrades, Emma Granger and Walter Cocx are menaces. I urge REAL PEOPLE both in Montenbourg and Inimicus and across the EU to #RiseUp against their corrupt capitalist rulers. Mmkay ?

That's all I have to say, #HandsOffIcholasen #NoSanctions #Rude!

Nauriknayau kommunismau

[Icholasen]

UNSR Expresses intention to join the European Union

"After a decision of the executive, lead by Comrade Bernie Sanders, the UNSR requests adhesion into the European Union."

[Icholasen]

UNSR envisages taking over as the heir to the ENAA seat

"As a responsible nuclear power, the UNSR sees it as only fair to continue as a successor to Icholasen's ENAA seat. We wish to transfer this role from the defunct position of Korojaunu of the Union of Nicoleizian Dominions, to the new position of Korojaunu of the UNSR."