November 12th, 883.
It's been a week since the Russian Empire declared war on the Ottoman Empire. The industrialist duo was reading the newspaper, reading the article about the British and France reaction.
[In a swift response to the news of Russia's declaration of war on the Ottoman Empire, the British Empire and France announced their intention to support the Ottoman Empire in the conflict. The move marks a significant escalation of the hostilities in the region and sets the stage for a wider conflict.
Both the British and French governments have long been concerned about Russia's expanding influence in the Black Sea region, and the declaration of war has raised fears of Russian aggression. The Ottoman Empire has been a key ally of both nations for centuries, and they have pledged to defend their friend and ally against what they see as an act of aggression by Russia.