The Donbas Region holds Russia's largest coal and iron mines and the biggest ironworks. These are all investments from Viscount Olivier of France, with shares held by the French Industrial Development Fund.
After years of development, this region supplies nearly two-thirds of Russia's steel consumption.
Joseph has not forgotten about this place.
Now that Russia is to oppose France, it must be prepared to suffer losses.
He promised Viscount Olivier sufficient compensation, and the latter will certainly cooperate.
Actually, this is also to prevent Alexander I from directly tearing up the agreements and seizing the ironworks during intense conflicts.
Of course, having operated in Russia for so long, Viscount Olivier surely has many connections, so there won't be any issues in the short term.
Under full speed, the "Mica" reached the Port of Marseille by the afternoon of the next day.
