Kozelsk Territorial Dispute

The region of Kozelsk has been the main source of friction between Zolevskoy and Ordia, with the region being claimed by both parties but controlled by Zolevskoy. The dispute has resulted in sporadic skirmishes and incidents along the border, and sometimes even full-scale war. The dispute of Kozelsk's ownership dates back to the 19th century, and is a result of TBDTBDTBD.

Although war has not broken out ever since 1928, in addition to clashes becoming more infrequent, tensions have begun to grow in the 21st century as Zolevskoy became affiliated with EDEN and the Kruppstadt Pact, while Ordia has remained a close ally of the Vastava Pact. Some attempts have been made to resolve the dispute between Zolevskoy and Ordia, however none have resulted in substantial or any progress towards peace. Zolevskoy has continued to militarize the region more in the wake of simmering tensions, which has sparked concerns of a potential war in the near future.

Zolevskoyan annexation
Main Article: 1909 Zolev-Ordian War

In 1909, the first major war over the region broke out. On August 20th of that year, the Kingdom of Zolevskoy launched an invasion of the recently-unified Ordia after a border skirmish. Although both sides accused each other of violating the border first, the government of Zolevskoy had been waiting for years for a reason to annex Kozelsk after decades of claiming it. Although the war remained a stalemate for the first 3 months, a Zolevskoyan offensive, led by general Nikifor Ioan, attacked and expelled Ordian forces from the region. Although attempts were made to advance further into Ordia, these attempts were repulsed by their forces. Both sides signed a peace treaty on December 7th, however Kozelsk was still claimed by Ordia.

Shortly after the war ended, a Zolevskoyan campaign of ethnic cleansing began. It is believed that King Dobroliub Lubor had suggested the "75/35 Solution", in which he believed that the region's ethnic composition should be no less than 75% Zolevskoyan, and 35% Ordian. At first, the king encouraged the people of Zolevskoy to move to the newly annexed region to settle in, as the government provided various incentives. The campaign of ethnic cleansing began on January 3rd 1912, and resulted in thousands of Ordians being forced from their homes and into overcrowded carriages within a span of 8 months. Many who refused either had their property destroyed, and in some cases were executed.

Interwar period
Main Article: 1928 Vas Incident