USSR 1991

Egyptian President Hosni Mubarak frowned and questioned each other.

"A show of force?"

Primakov laughed, and he asked rhetorically, "Could it be that you didn't respond to what the United States said? Anti-terrorism is just an excuse. The most important thing is to create opportunities for yourself to intervene in the Mediterranean."

"..."

"President Mubarak, if you just denounce the Soviet Union and don't think about what the United States is doing, isn't that going too far?"

"..."

Mubarak had nothing to say when Primakov refuted it, but after his own easy-to-understand explanation (distortion) explanation (interpretation), everyone began to maintain a certain degree of vigilance against the Soviet Union and the United States.At least in the hearts of these small countries, the Soviet Union and the freedom of the world under the banner of liberating all mankind, and the United States, which competes with capital, are all jerks of the same species.

In addition to those supporters of the United States and the Soviet Union, other neutral camps have also begun to brew their own small calculations in their hearts.

It is impossible to remain neutral, nothing more than choosing one of the three with the biggest fists.

The poor French representative seemed to be completely ignored.Chirac, who was full of embarrassment, stopped the confrontation between the two sides and said, "I announce that the meeting is temporarily terminated..."

The fuze lit on the powder barrel was temporarily extinguished, and everyone breathed a sigh of relief.

After the meeting was temporarily interrupted, Madeleine found each other in Primakov's conference room.She wanted to find out one thing, to confirm whether the other party came to disrupt the situation.

Primakov shook his head, "Spoil the situation? You think too highly of the Soviet Union. Who knows who is instigating behind what the Moroccan Prime Minister said. I won't name names, because all this is just speculation and has no reality." As for the so-called military pressure in the Mediterranean? We are just stating the facts.”

"But the United States does not want to conflict with the Soviet Union on this matter, and in fact you do not want to conflict with us." Madeleine directly pointed out the topic to Primakov.

The attitude of the other party finally softened, and Primakov also made clear the attitude of the Soviet Union, "It is not that we want conflicts, but that the conflict of interests between us in the Mediterranean has affected cooperation. If the United States is willing to let go of its stance, then the Soviet Union can Consider working with you."

Madeleine endured the domineering provocation and asked, "How do you put down your posture?"

"So far, the vast majority of countries in the Mediterranean Union have pointed their finger at us, rather than the previous conflicts between countries, so we should join forces to manufacture Mediterranean warships in the Mediterranean Sea, and the scale must be grand in order to send them to each other. Full shock."

The idea of ​​sending the Black Sea Fleet to cruise the Mediterranean has been around for a long time, but it is difficult for the Soviet Union alone to deal with the political pressure exerted by other major powers, but pulling the United States into the water is different.

And they also hope that the United States and the Soviet Union can join forces to suppress the internal problems of the Mediterranean Union.

"..."

This time it was Madeleine's turn to be a little speechless. This simple and rude way of demonstration can only be thought of by a child whose brain has been damaged by drinking antifreeze.Thinking about the scene where the Nimitz-class aircraft carrier and the Kirov-class cruiser met in the Mediterranean, other countries might think that the two sides are preparing to jointly occupy the Mediterranean.

Madeleine supported her forehead and said, "I need to consult the President of the United States about this issue, and it is not something I can solve personally."

Seeing that the other party was not convinced, Primakov explained, "Demonstration is not the best way to solve the problem, but it is definitely the most direct way. When the US aircraft carrier fleet and the Soviet Black Sea Fleet circled the Mediterranean Sea, then The subsequent negotiations on the Union for the Mediterranean are much simpler. Sometimes the effect of lure is far less rapid than coercion.”

Madeleine rolled her eyes at the other party, "Is this why you are called invaders?"

Primakov replied very rascally, "Who said that the Russians are the ones who have inherited the orthodoxy of Holy Rome?"

Chapter 8 Cruiser Fleet

The Moscow regime, which inherited the Holy Roman orthodoxy, has always wanted to take a leap in the Mediterranean Sea, showing the great construction of the Black Sea Fleet in recent years, especially after the completion of the joint trusteeship plan for the Turkish Strait.The Black Sea Fleet is no longer satisfied with staying in this sea area.They hope to go out and become a real Mediterranean Red Navy.

Intensive excavation work is underway at the Syrian port of Tartus to deepen the port.Moscow has reached an agreement with Damascus to transform the Tartus technical support point into a full base for the Russian Black Sea Fleet to dock.In this way, Russia has a Mediterranean squadron in the Mediterranean that can only exist in the Mediterranean for a long time.

The powerful Black Sea Fleet will be the strongest guarantee for the Mediterranean Squadron.According to the special geographical environment of the Black Sea, the Black Sea is not suitable for the activities of large aircraft carrier fleets, but it is indeed suitable for the activities of attacking submarines like the Kilo class.

A red ghost that wanders under the abyss of the Black Sea.

It's chilling.

The oil and natural gas that the Soviet Union entered into Europe also passed through this region. It is self-evident that a powerful Black Sea Fleet will protect Russia's economic interests in the Black Sea.The eastward expansion of NATO in the past few years has further squeezed Russia's strategic living space, and is forcing Yanayev to pursue the development of the Black Sea more actively.

Now the time has come to show off its muscles to the Mediterranean Alliance. The powerful fleet will pass through the Turkish Strait and complete a feat of cruising in the Mediterranean.

Also cooperating with Moscow's actions is the US aircraft carrier Nimitz class.

Of course, there are also people who oppose Yanayev's plan. For example, Minister of Defense Yazov believes that it is really unwise to make such a dangerous demonstration when an agreement has just been reached.

"The Soviet Union and the United States finally got tickets to the Club Med. If they forcefully show force because of their opposition, I am afraid that the situation will be counterproductive. After all, the Arab world regards the United States as a scourge, and now because of the Soviet Union's policy, most Middle Eastern countries Also began to boycott the Soviet Union."

From the perspective of strategic balance, Yazov's words make some sense.But the Soviet Union, which urgently needed to expand its influence in the Mediterranean, needed a final decision.Battleship cruising is often the most intuitive and effective, but also the most risky one.If it is not handled well, it will bring a diplomatic crisis to the surrounding countries.

"The United States has sent the Nimitz class. Does Comrade Yazov think that our capabilities are comparable to those of the Americans?"

"Deterrence is just an auxiliary means. The Soviet Union also invested a lot of money in the Mediterranean plan. In addition to further opening up the strategically important Mediterranean Sea, our purpose is also to exert influence on North African countries."

Yanayev half-closed his eyes, looking at the shining red star over the Kremlin.

Representing the will of his parents, he walked out of this cold wasteland and looked towards a wider land.

"If the Union for the Mediterranean plan is not achieved, the Soviet Union will not lose anything. But once this plan is put into practice, we must consider the importance of joining the plan. This is also a gamble, Comrade Yazov."

"If Turkey were ours, the Soviet Union wouldn't need to go to great lengths to show off some force. We could even build a Mediterranean Fleet directly."

Yanayev’s biggest headache is that there are not a few good outlets to the sea. The establishment of the Black Sea Squadron in Syria is just a stopgap measure. The Soviet Union does not have a real port of its own outside the Turkish Strait, which is the most terrible thing. .

"I hope this cruise in the Mediterranean can find an ideal and loyal ally for the Soviet Union."

When the US aircraft carrier fleet passed the Strait of Gibraltar, the Black Sea Fleet was already ready to go.

The Kirov-class cruiser Dzerzhinsky, the Glory-class cruiser Komsomolets, and the improved version of the Golden Eagle large anti-submarine ship form a large-scale lineup.Pulling the trigger of the whole body has attracted the attention of the countries surrounding the Black Sea.

Just after the Black Sea Fleet set sail from the Sevas Botor base, Yanayev received emergency calls from leaders of various countries to Moscow within a short time.

Even Konstantinescu, who was devastated by domestic rebel groups, called Moscow to find out what was going on with the Black Sea Fleet's actions.

"Romania wants to be able to resolve any conflicts on the Black Sea issue at the negotiating table, we don't want something to happen, um... don't want to see it."

Although it was very cryptic, Yanayev heard it.

"Maintaining peace and stability in the Black Sea is what we should do. The cruiser fleet is not targeting any country around the Black Sea. I can assure you."

The second half of the sentence that was not said is, even if the fleets of the entire Black Sea countries join forces to challenge the Black Sea Fleet, what are the chances of you winning?

The Black Sea Fleet is not prepared for the Black Sea. Their goal is the Mediterranean Sea, or even the wider Atlantic Ocean.Dominating the Black Sea is nothing but the dream of second- and third-tier countries. Yanayev’s goal is to establish a revolutionary alliance across the continent, which makes the bourgeoisie tremble, the Red Soviet.

When the red glory descends on the world, all enemies will tremble.

The Bulgarian president even directly emphasized the need for stability in the Black Sea in front of Yanayev.And asked on the sidelines if Bulgaria has not offended Moscow recently, right?

After receiving a negative reply from Yanayev, he hung up the phone.

As long as it has nothing to do with him, no one is willing to provoke this huge monster.

All of a sudden, the entire Black Sea was full of turmoil, and all the trees and trees were full of soldiers.Every move of the Black Sea Fleet affects the hearts of everyone.

When the cruiser fleet approached the Turkish Strait, Turkish President Sezer reacted.He urgently called Moscow and asked him angrily what he wanted to do?