Soviet Union 1991

Second update

The date for the Turkish arbitration is finally approaching, and all parties are focusing on the so-called Permanent Court of Arbitration for the Law of the Sea. President Demirel even declared that this international arbitration would be Turkey's unprecedented action to defend the sovereignty of the Strait and would take decisive countermeasures against the Soviet Union's suppression.

However, the Soviet Union's performance still seemed calm and indifferent, and it seemed that it did not take this Standing Arbitration Trial seriously at all. But the Soviet Foreign Service always had to do something to make its position clear. After Shevardnadze Jr. repeatedly requested Yanayev, Yanayev finally agreed to meet him in the presidential office.

However, as the successor of the previous Foreign Minister Shevardnadze, Shevardnadze Jr. still lacks enthusiasm in foreign policies and attitudes. After all, he cannot be as diplomatic but tough as the "old fox" who took office. When this dusty young man appeared at the door of the office, Yanayev guessed what little Shevardnadze wanted to say before he even opened his mouth.

Yanayev made a gesture of invitation, indicating that the other party should sit down before speaking.

"Sit down, Comrade Shevardnadze."

Before the other party could speak, Yanayev spoke first, interrupting Shevardnadze's carefully prepared speech, "If I guess correctly, you came here because of the recent events in Turkey, right? Right? But I regret to tell you that the external affairs department must follow the attitude of the Moscow political bureau in this matter. In other words, we must keep a low profile now, and Moscow will not allow you to do so until the arbitration results come out. action.”

Speeches to the outside world are nothing more than condemnations and protests. Is it not allowed for the Soviet Union to issue condemnations and protests now?

Shevardnadze really couldn't understand what Yanayev was thinking, so he protested to Secretary Zhong.

"The biggest problem now is that the whole world thinks that the Soviet Union has admitted defeat diplomatically. We have neither issued a strong statement of accusation nor obstructed it. This signal to Western countries is that we are no longer good. This way we cannot be here Taking the moral high ground in substantive arbitration.”

Yanayev said disdainfully, "Only incompetent countries will continue to use deterrent measures, because coercion to launch a war is the last resort." Yanayev put down the book in his hand and turned to Shevardna Ze said, "Besides, with the overall strength of the Soviet Union, do we still need to care about the issue of the moral high ground? The law of the jungle in the world is that the weak will eat the strong."

Yanayev has always scorned morality and justice. These are just icing on the cake. A country's military strength and comprehensive national strength are the greatest guarantee for an empire. The huge territory of the Soviet Union was not given by others, but was won with blood and war.

In order to comfort Shevardnadze, Yanayev confided part of the plan to him, which was a shot in the arm for the outside world. "We will not participate in the arbitration, but the Ministry of Foreign Affairs can announce the Soviet Union when the arbitration results are released." This is a signal for us to make a statement to the outside world. As for the words, we will be as tough as possible. "

Signal?

Shevardnadze didn't know why. The Soviet Union didn't take any measures at the beginning. Could it be that there would be bigger moves next? The problem is that the NATO group has been in a state of victory, and the Soviet Union is now passive in diplomacy. What chance does it have to counterattack the other side?

"The sleeping giant bear doesn't care about the flies buzzing in his ears." Yanayev seemed to see through the thoughts of the young man in front of him, and confided to him a piece of the plan, "The next actions of the Soviet Union will make The whole world is surprised, and I hope President Demirel can bear the shock."

Yanayev did not explain what kind of shock it would be, but left it to Shevardnadze to think about it slowly.

At the same time, the Black Sea Fleet is also actively mobilizing the fleet. As the main Black Sea fleet, it has an unshirkable sacred mission. The commander-in-chief of the Black Sea Fleet, Ivan Kasatonov, was summoned by Smiryev in the office. Smiryev was giving Kasatonov a dangerous but exciting order to move the Black Sea Fleet's The main ships sailed to the vicinity of the Turkish Strait and conducted live-fire exercises near the Turkish Strait, creating a strategic deterrent to Turkey.

"Our task is to put pressure on Turkey militarily and force the other side. This task is very important. Comrade Kasatonov, are you confident that you can do it?" Smiryev stared at his face and said seriously .

"The Black Sea Fleet will faithfully perform the tasks of the Red Navy." Kasatonov replied equally firmly.

"I just have a question. Conducting military exercises on the day of arbitration will not lead to the intervention of NATO troops? After all, Turkey is now their loyal ally."

According to the level of Türkiye's five destroyers and a dozen frigates, the Black Sea Fleet has a high chance of winning in a flat push. Moreover, since the deployment of the diesel-electric submarine ALROSA 877v in 1990, the shipyard is stepping up its deployment of a strategic nuclear submarine to increase the bargaining chips in the Black Sea Strait.

The Moscow Guards missile cruiser, the Kerch large anti-submarine ship, the Agile frigate, the Zhizhi frigate and the Smart frigate, etc., although the Black Sea Fleet are all second-generation Soviet ships and have not yet undergone large-scale renovation and deployment, they can cope with this crisis. After the deployment of the vine system, Smiryev will persuade Moscow to increase the funding of the Soviet Navy Fleet to prepare for the renewal of the Black Sea Fleet.

As for the Turkish Navy, the Greek Navy relied on an armored cruiser to overturn three pre-dreadnoughts, and it was overturned twice in a row, which shows how powerful the Turkish Navy is.

Smiryev adjusted his hat and said to Kasatosav with a smile, "Intervention? How many countries are actively responding to arbitration now? The United States? Turkey? The United Kingdom was only mentioned briefly. The EU is now in a mess and has no time to deal with Turkey. All our current opponents are only Turkey and the Americans who support Turkey behind the scenes."

"And our military deployment is carried out in secret. Once a military conflict occurs, will the Americans have time to come to reinforce? The biggest mistake of the US government is that it really believes that the Soviet Union is swallowing its anger, so it didn't even send its Pacific Fleet."

"But even if it is sent, I think it will continue to increase Turkey's internal conflicts. After all, Demirel's personal visit to the West does not mean that the Turkish army will tolerate other people's aircraft carriers showing off their power on their own territory."

Wait, the Turkish army?

Smiryev's originally frowned brows relaxed, he bit his lip and fell into deep thought, slowly recalling what Yanayev said to him that day, the Black Sea Fleet, the Kurdistan Workers' Party, and the last trump card that was not revealed behind.

Smiryev's forehead was covered with cold sweat. He vaguely understood something. If this was true, then there must be some unspeakable secrets between the top leaders of Turkey and the Soviet Union. Moreover, this exchange of interests may even affect whether the Turkish president can keep his position.

After a long time, Smiryev came back to his senses and said slowly, "This is really an amazing move. If the Americans follow this script, it is equivalent to falling into the trap of the Soviet Union. At that time, not to mention the United States, even Turkey may not be able to escape."

"General Smiryev..." Kasatosav saw the uncertain expression of the commander-in-chief of the navy and did not dare to interrupt his meditation.

"Oh?" Smiryev came back to his senses. His expression was no longer confused, but full of anticipation for the next event. He said to Kasatosav, "Excuse me, Comrade Kasatosav. As long as there is no war, we can make as big a fuss as possible. The bigger the Black Sea dispute, the higher the chance of our counterattack. Please trust General Secretary Yanayev's decision." (To be continued.)