aren't you invading west virginia
We ceased the invasions of both states, seeking more diplomatic chances to let them join the New Union. Both West Virginia and Connecticut have no reason to not join the New Union; their economies are stuff, their governments are uncivilized and unordered, and it is better for the people to smoothly transition into a virtually identical government to the pre-division USA.
Washington begins rehearsals for an attack on an unknown state
The New Union tips this to the surrounding Soviet territories, as well as to South Dakota, and Minnesota (especially Minnesota) (Minnesota is asked to provide troops and pew pews to South Dakota).