[ No. Russia was just one of Britannia's later... 'acquisitions'. Formerly part of the EU. It wasn't so long ago that he'd heard reports of skirmishes there, and... well.
Lelouch's lips quirk up. ]
Yes, I imagine -- that's not the most politic thing to say to someone. But I appreciate the sentiment nonetheless. [ Euphie has... apparently missed him. And he has mourned her. ] [ Besides, if not here... where would they be, either of them. ]