Soviet Union 1991

First update

The Demirel government, taking advantage of the propaganda of NATO countries and the momentum of the United States' backing, resolutely proposed to the Permanent Court of Arbitration a ruling on the disputes in the Turkish Straits, including the Bosphorus Strait, the Sea of ​​Marmara and the Dardanelles.

Since signing the Straits co-trusteeship policy with the Soviet Union the year before last, the Turkish military has become increasingly dissatisfied with the weakness of the Demirel government. They believe that this president is still the same as in the 1980s, unable to handle the contradictions between secular and religious factions at home, and lacking the wisdom to mediate between major powers on foreign issues. It even almost dragged Turkey into the abyss of war.

In short, the dissatisfaction of the Turkish military has grown along with Demirel's pro-Western government. The purchase of an immature anti-missile system has increased the contradictions between the two sides and caused a conflict between the government and the military.

This time, President Demirel made a big show of himself. He not only held a press conference to show Turkey's determination to maintain its sovereignty, but also said that he would fight the Soviet government to the end and would never take a step back.

"The Turkish Straits have been an inseparable part of Turkey since ancient times. With the support of our allies, we will not be afraid of the Soviet Union's toughness. We will fight the Soviet government to the end, never compromise, and never take a step back. In their view, this is a key strategic location at the outlet of the Black Sea, but in our eyes, it is a sacred and inseparable complete territory. Turkey will not give up the Black Sea Straits, just as we will not give up Constantinople."

Demirel used the term Constantinople instead of Istanbul at the end. It was to directly humiliate the Soviet Union. In their eyes, Constantinople is still in their hands, which is the greatest victory in Turkey's history.

That is the eternal pain in the hearts of those of you who claim to be Roman people.

In fact, Demirel has another purpose, which is to increase the bargaining chips for Turkey to enter the European Union and become a staunch anti-Soviet country in NATO. After all, he is a secular Islamic country with a large number of troops besides Iraq and Egypt. Moreover, since joining NATO in 1952, Turkey has maintained a large army in order to check the Soviet Union and become the first line of defense to block the steel torrent. The old conspirators in Europe are also happy to see such a dog who is loyal and dedicated to them.

Faced with Demirel's aggressive attitude, the Soviet Union seemed unusually calm, and even did not make a single protest in diplomatic occasions. However, according to Moscow's temper, the calmer it is, the more it means that the Soviet Union will make bigger and bigger moves next. But Demirel and NATO allies are very confident. They are sure that Yanaev will take action against the Turkish government on the Kurdish issue. In this regard, the Turkish government has made full preparations, waiting for Yanaev to stretch his face over and slap it hard.

As the arbitration hearing date approached, the Kremlin still did not make any moves. During this period, Yanayev only received Smiryev and Yazov to his office once, and only the parties involved knew the specific content. What the three people discussed in the room.

"On the day of the international arbitration hearing, the Soviet Black Sea Fleet was used in the Turkish Strait to put pressure on the Turkish government. We told them with this tough attitude that this was the Soviet answer." Yanayev's eyes became cold, and his fingers kept tapping on the table to express his anger. Now he is more like an enraged Soviet giant bear, ready to tear the enemy in front into pieces at any time.

Yanaev clenched his fist and slammed it hard on the mahogany desk. "We need to prove to the world what will happen if we challenge the Soviet Union's bottom line. Our nuclear arsenal is enough to prevent even a single weed from growing in Turkey."

Smilyev was so scared that he dared not breathe. He glanced at Defense Minister Yazov standing aside, signaling him to admonish General Secretary Yanaev, who seemed to be losing his mind.

"But General Secretary Yanaev, we are not ready for a full-scale war. Once the provocation goes too far, we will eventually be in a disadvantageous situation." Yazov hesitated for a moment, but still expressed his concerns. In fact, he also hoped to be proud of himself, but the current situation did not allow the Soviet Union to have a head-on confrontation.

"Who said that?" Yanaev raised his head, and there was an ambiguous meaning in his eyes. Like a gambler who is desperate, he put the last chip on the line.

"We still have a trump card, Comrade Yazov. It's just that it's not time to show it yet. Provoking Demirel in the Turkish Straits will only accelerate the whole process."

There is still a trump card that hasn't been shown?

Smiryev and Yazov's eyes lit up at the same time. No wonder Yanaev has not made any moves since Turkey launched the arbitration farce, and there was not even the protest that the government should have made before. It turned out that there was a bigger conspiracy brewing. But this time Yanaev even concealed the past from Yazov. It seems that it is indeed a secret that cannot be told.

Considering the recent busyness of Lubyanka, Yazov believes that Yanaev's last card is closely related to the KGB. Then Yazov thought of the Kurdistan Workers' Party, Lubyanka's biggest ally in Turkey.

Yanayev seemed to have seen through what Yazov was thinking. He shook his head and rejected Yazov's idea, "It can't be the PKK. Turkey and its US allies are not fools. They have been guarding against Turkey for a long time. Since the beginning of the arbitration case, Turkish troops have been transferred to the eastern region to carry out so-called exercises. Xi's plan. In fact, it is to prevent Ocalan from launching a surprise attack. Don't forget that they are now guerrilla forces with armored vehicles and tanks, so Ocalan suppresses the PKK's rebellion as soon as possible. We have set up a trap in Turkey and are just waiting for the Kurds to jump in. "

"So the reinforcement of the Kurds is just General Secretary Yanayev's cover-up?" Yazov was secretly surprised that he didn't expect Yanayev's plan to be so deep.

Yanayev shook his head. This was the most painstaking trick he had designed to defeat the Americans. How could it be easily seen through by Mario? It’s just an insurance policy. The Kurds will help us at the most critical moment.”

Yanayev glanced at Smiryev and said slowly, "So now does Comrade Smiryev still have any doubts about mobilizing the Red Navy's Black Sea Fleet?"

"No more." Smiryev shook his head, and his eyes became firm. Just like the previous crisis in the Arabian Sea and the confrontation in the Pacific, he unconditionally chose to believe General Secretary Yanayev and was determined that the General Secretary will Lead them to victory.

"Very good. I hope the two of you will not reveal anything about today's conversation to the outside world, including the mobilization of the Black Sea Fleet. It is not until the day of the arbitration hearing that we will show our fangs and bite each other hard."

"We will definitely keep it secret, General Secretary Yanayev." Smiryev and Yazov said in unison.

After seeing off the two executors of a key part of the plan, Yanayev sat in his chair and continued to calculate the possible scenarios. He had already thought of the various conditions for negotiation with Turkey after the plan was successful, including the final Sensitive Straits Issue.

"Since we can't take back Constantinople, we must at least let your capital Ankara never have peace, don't you think so, President Demirel?"

Yanayev leaned back on the seat and muttered to himself with his eyes closed.

Is President Demirel ready?

Because everything done before was a cover-up, and Moscow’s serial killing moves will follow, and so far, the United States and Turkey have fallen into the Soviet Union’s carefully laid out conspiracy.

Yanayev said with a proud smile.

(The appointment for more than half a month has finally been completed (serious face), and I am ready to complete the updates I left behind.) (To be continued.)