Comrade Sokolov,
I must assume that, at the moment, you are occupied with affairs of state (glances at Petrova) and that, perhaps, is distracting you from your duty. I would advise you to consider the advice your colleagues have shared and either adjust or clarify your plan.
Unless, of course, you would prefer to serve a glorious example to the Motherland and personally command the forces in the Far East. You do wear a Marshal's uniform.
Stalin