Today, at 8:00 PM Jamesian Time on the 19th of December, Belarus has officially withdrawn their recognition of James. This is believed to have been caused by a recent arms deal and treaty with Listenbourg, showing clearly improving Belarus-Listenbourg relations --- and with us being at war with them, it seems that Listenbourgish desire has resulted in their withdrawal of recognition.
According to the Belarusian President:
Our dealings with Listenbourg were and are clearly threatened by James, mainly due to the ongoing conflict. Continuing to recognize James would have soured relations with a major Atlantic ally, and as such it seems unimaginably foolish to keep continuing it. We give our sincerest apologies to the Republic of James, which we will stop recognizing... now.
Outcry was clear from Belarusians of Jameish descent as the newly-opened embassy was closed and replaced with a Listenbourgish one. James is now no longer recognized by any countries. Such dissapointment is immeasurable.
actually, we're still recognized by bhutan, but they seem to be the only ones… I heard that Jamesian-Irish terms are improving though, so maybe Ireland's the next to recognize us?
They really helped end Apartheid in South Africa. Never underestimate an Irish Granny.
Could the Council reach out to the Grannies and see if an agreement could be struck?
We urgently need an arms deal with Ulterior Tuvalu
Good riddance. A peaceful and democratic country like James should seek recognition by places like Bhutan, Ireland and Jamaica, not by autocratic regimes like Belarus.