Ah, these are indeed difficult times. But rest assured, as we speak - our elite army engineers are already in the process of constructing tunnels and seaports to allow us to transport vitally needed supplies to the region. Long ago, your nation provided us with technological and financial aid in a time of great need, and it is time for us to return the favor. That is what it means to be good neighbors, da? Anyway, dont tell poor old guy about da Article 13, I worry his poor old heart can't take it... (You read this in a thick russian accent for some reason)