diff --git a/core/src/com/unciv/logic/civilization/diplomacy/DiplomacyManager.kt b/core/src/com/unciv/logic/civilization/diplomacy/DiplomacyManager.kt
index df81ef34c0..743b628c54 100644
--- a/core/src/com/unciv/logic/civilization/diplomacy/DiplomacyManager.kt
+++ b/core/src/com/unciv/logic/civilization/diplomacy/DiplomacyManager.kt
@@ -744,7 +744,7 @@ class DiplomacyManager() : IsPartOfGameInfoSerialization {
         diplomaticStatus = DiplomaticStatus.War
 
         if (civInfo.isMajorCiv()) {
-            if (!isOffensiveWar) callInDefensivePactAllies()
+            if (!isOffensiveWar && !civAtWarWith.isCityState()) callInDefensivePactAllies()
             callInCityStateAllies()
         }