The leader demands guns.

Negotiations with the leader have concluded. The leader of the nation has noted that the population in his state are very concerned about the poor equipment of his soldiers. Many units do not even have a rifle for every man, and a number of soldiers have to use outdated weaponry including old muzzle-loaded muskets and swords. Since choosing sides in the ongoing conflict might lead to a military confrontation down the line, the leader wanted a firm commitment on our part to reequip his forces with weapons before he will make his support publicly known.