Soviet Union 1991

The Moscow regime, which inherited the Holy Roman orthodoxy, has always wanted to make a move in the Mediterranean and show the great construction of the Black Sea Fleet in recent years, especially after completing the joint trusteeship plan of the Turkish Straits. 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.

The Syrian port of Tartus is intensively excavating to deepen the port. Moscow has reached an agreement with Damascus to convert the Tartus technical support point into a fully-fledged base for the Russian Black Sea Fleet to dock. In this way, Russia has a Mediterranean squadron in the Mediterranean that can provide a long-term presence in the Mediterranean.

A strong 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 suitable for the activities of attack submarines like the Kilo class.

A red ghost wandering under the abyss of the Black Sea.

It's really chilling.

The Soviet Union's oil and natural gas entering Europe also have to pass through this area. It goes without saying that a strong Black Sea Fleet is necessary to protect Russia's economic interests in the Black Sea. NATO's eastward expansion in recent years has further squeezed Russia's strategic living space, forcing Yanayev to seek development in 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 Straits and complete a cruise in the Mediterranean.

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

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

"The Soviet Union and the United States have finally got the ticket to the Mediterranean Club. 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 flood and beast, and now because of the Soviet policy, most Middle Eastern countries have begun to boycott the Soviet Union."

From the perspective of strategic balance, Yazov's words make sense. But the Soviet Union, which urgently needs to expand its influence in the Mediterranean, needs a final approach. Battleship cruises are often the most intuitive and effective, but also the most risky. If not handled properly, it will bring diplomatic crises to surrounding countries.

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

"Deterrence is only an auxiliary means. The Soviet Union has also invested a lot of money in the Mediterranean plan. Our goal is not only to further open up the strategic location of the Mediterranean, but also to exert influence on North African countries."

Yanayev half-squinted his eyes and looked at the shining red star on the Kremlin.

He represented the will of his fathers, walked out of this cold wasteland, and looked at the vast land.

"If the Mediterranean Union plan is not achieved, the Soviet Union will not suffer any losses. 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 is ours, the Soviet Union will not need to go to great lengths to show off some military power. We can even directly establish a Mediterranean fleet."

The lack of a few good outlets is Yanaev's biggest headache. Establishing a 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 Straits, which is the most fatal thing.

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

When the US aircraft carrier fleet passed through the Strait of Gibraltar, the Black Sea Fleet had already begun to prepare.

The Kirov-class cruiser Dzerzhinsky, the glorious-class cruiser Komsomolskaya, and the improved version of the Golden Eagle large anti-submarine ship formed a large-scale lineup. The whole body attracted the attention of the countries around the Black Sea.

Just after the Black Sea Fleet set sail from the Sevastopol base, Yanaev received urgent calls from leaders of various countries to Moscow in a short period of time.

Even Constantinescu, who was overwhelmed by domestic resistance groups, called Moscow to find out what the Black Sea Fleet's actions were.

"Romania hopes to resolve any conflicts on the Black Sea issue at the negotiating table. We don't want to see something, um... something we don't want to see."

Although it was said very obscurely, Yanaev still 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 was, even if the fleets of all the Black Sea countries united to challenge the Black Sea Fleet, what is the probability that you can win?

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 just the dream of second- and third-rate countries. Yanaev's goal is to establish a revolutionary alliance across the European continent, a red Soviet Union that makes the bourgeoisie tremble.

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

The Bulgarian President even directly emphasized to Yanaev that the Black Sea needs stability. And asked indirectly whether Bulgaria has offended Moscow recently?

After receiving Yanaev's negative reply, he hung up the phone.

As long as it has nothing to do with them, no one wants to provoke this huge monster.

For a while, the entire Black Sea was in a state of panic. Every move of the Black Sea Fleet concerned everyone.

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

Is it for a Mediterranean alliance to provoke the Russian-Turkish war again?

Even in 1991, Turkey did not dare to provoke the Soviet Union.

The Red Navy, which has restored a certain strength, dared not to act rashly.

Yanayev directly asked the other party, "The routine cruise of the Black Sea Fleet, what? Does the Soviet Union need to report to Turkey separately?"

He asked bluntly, "We have informed you before that warships will pass through the Istanbul Strait, and we have also obtained the consent of the Turkish Navy. Why do we need to report to Ankara separately?"

Sezer said with a sympathetic heart, "But you didn't tell us that it was a heavy cruiser fleet passing through Turkey..." (To be continued.)