January 20, 2026
Baümen Second Chair President Aiden McLain stated a shootout that injured two Jeshians, acknowledging treaty violations by both sides and urging diplomatic negotiations amid longstanding tensions between the two micronations.
McLain noted that relations between Baüme and Jeshia have remained strained since Baüme’s founding, alleging that Jeshia has previously provided aid to groups considered hostile to Baüme. He argued that this historical backdrop has contributed to repeated friction along their shared border.
The statement referenced violations of the June Lasater–McLain Agreement, which prohibits territorial claims near each other, unauthorized border crossings, and military activity in or near the other’s territory. McLain said armed Jeshian forces entered Baüme’s Bomber Oblast without explicit approval, while an unidentified Baümen individual later attacked a Jeshian military compound, breaching the same agreement.
McLain expressed regret for the injuries sustained by two Jeshians and damage to a civilian vehicle, stating that Baüme does not expect an apology as no Baümens were harmed. He issued an apology on behalf of Baüme and confirmed that he is seeking a diplomatic resolution.
According to the statement, Baüme’s president has delegated negotiations to McLain due to the president’s Jeshian origins. McLain proposed talks toward a new treaty, emphasizing the need to move past historical hostilities and establish a stable relationship between the neighboring micronations.
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