Struggle in Soviet Russia

It is no secret that the Soviet Union has interests in Turkey, and Moscow has never whitewashed this point. Even since the end of last year, the People's Committee for Foreign Affairs has made an offer to Turkey, asking the Turkish government to transfer Kars. The two regions of Alhanda and Alhanda were ceded to the Soviet Union, and at the same time, the Soviet Union recognized the establishment of naval and air bases in the Dardanelles.

Of course, Turkey also knows the Soviet Union's intentions. After all, if the Soviet Union cannot gain sufficient passage and control rights in the strait, it will not be able to spread its influence to the Mediterranean Sea, and thus have a certain say in the Middle East.

Some time ago, the People's Commissariat for National Security, led by Victor, has begun to deploy in Kurdish areas, trying to cause trouble for the Turks on the ethnic issue, but because the work has just started, it is not enough for the time being. 's results.

Of course, Victor also knows that it is very difficult, or even impossible, for Moscow to gain the support of its British and American allies when it comes to dealing with Turkey. At least it is difficult to gain the approval of the British.

Today's British have never thought of withdrawing from the stage of world hegemony, including Churchill, the politicians of the British, but also thinking of rebuilding the glory of the empire after the war. Therefore, the Mediterranean How could they easily give up this basic sphere of influence?

The cunning Turks also obviously seized the life of the British. Earlier, Turkey's domestic "New Dawn" published an article from the famous Turkish journalist Yarchin, who boasted in this article. Turkey's important role in the anti-fascist war, and subsequently, the importance of Turkey's presence to Britain in maintaining its geopolitical interests in the Mediterranean region. Although this person's article is only a family's words, it fundamentally points out the importance of Turkey to the United Kingdom, and this is also the most critical factor for the United Kingdom to insist on pulling Turkey into the anti-fascist alliance.

To put it bluntly, for the British at this time, Turkey was the "safety door" that restricted the Soviet influence from going south and infiltrating the Middle East through the Dardanelles. It was like the first island chain for later generations of Americans to restrict China. generally. Therefore, from this point of view, the British really must stand on the side of the Turks, at least they must ensure that Turkey will not be unduly weakened after the war, and at the same time, they must also ensure that it has a government that favors the British.

In Viktor's previous life, Turkey was the only country in the Middle East that joined NATO, and this is the most fundamental reason. However, the Turks are clearly aware of this. Therefore, even if they stand in the Western camp, they have never been honest. When there is a need, they will oppose Moscow, and when there are interests, they will fight against Moscow. Washington started a war of words.

However, despite knowing that most of the British would not accept Moscow's proposal to punish Turkey, and that the two sides were overly entangled in this issue, it is likely to add variables to this negotiation, but Victor still clearly supported Comrade Stalin and the People's Commissariat of Defense to do Not only because Moscow's attitude towards Turkey is also his suggestion, but also because this alliance's request is very important for the future geopolitics of the alliance after the war.

In the same sentence, Comrade Zhukov is a handsome man. He has a strategic vision that is unmatched by ordinary people in wars, but in terms of geopolitics, his ability is not yet qualified for a higher-level decision-making position.

Although he felt a little dissatisfied with Victor's outspoken attitude, Zhukov didn't say anything. To be honest, he really didn't dare to show his dissatisfaction with Moscow in front of Victor. What a joke, who is Victor? The chairman of the People's Commissariat of State Security, although past facts have shown that he is not a person who likes to make small reports, but his work is of this nature after all, and even if Comrade Zhukov is arrogant, he would not dare to stand in front of such a person. On the face of it, he clearly expressed his dissatisfaction with Comrade Stalin.

Although he said that he didn't need to read this document, after Victor made his attitude clear, he still reached out and took the document in Vyshinsky's hand.

He opened the document and looked at it - yes, the content involved in the document is related to Turkey.

The document, in the tone of Comrade Stalin, conveyed the order of the People's Commissariat of National Defense, requiring the representatives of the Soviet army, led by Comrade Zhukov, to make it clear to the military representatives of the United Kingdom and the United States that the Turks, in the course of the anti-fascist war, will always They are all on the side of the German fascists. They are not only inclined to Berlin in terms of their position, but at the same time, they are always sending scarce strategic materials to the Germans. Therefore, in the process of post-war reckoning, Turkey must be judged by the Allies as a defeated country, and Moscow will not make any concessions on this point.

The most important thing is that at the end of the document, Comrade Stalin made a clear statement on behalf of the People's Commissariat of National Defense and the Soviet Army's Supreme Command. If the United Kingdom and the United States cannot adhere to a pragmatic attitude and take punitive measures against Turkey, the accomplice of the German fascists, then the alliance will The issue of attitude towards Japan will be reconsidered.

Victor considered that the last rhetoric provided in the document is at best a threat. Moscow is unlikely to give up fighting against Japan now. After all, fundamentally speaking, whether the Soviet Army declared war on Japan is not the starting point. For the final victory of the Allied forces, not for the Chinese people who were invaded by Japan, but for the alliance's own geopolitical interests after the end of the war. Therefore, for now, even the United Kingdom and the United States do not allow the alliance to participate in the war against Japan. Go, Moscow will not accept it.

However, from the attitude of Comrade Zhukov, Viktor can also see a problem, that is, in the core of power in Moscow, people who do not pay attention to the Turkish issue and think that they should not be deadlocked with Britain and the United States over the Turkish issue should also be existing. The existence of these people does not mean that they do not value the interests of the alliance, but that after several years of war, they are too eager to end the war as soon as possible.

After reading the document from beginning to end, Victor returned it to Vyshinsky. This document is still top secret, and he naturally cannot keep it.

"What conditions did the United Kingdom and the United States put forward in this negotiation?" After Vyshinsky took the document back, Victor asked after glancing at the people present.

Comrade Zhukov did not speak. He took out a pack of cigarettes and put them on the table. Then he took one and put it in his mouth.

Seeing that Zhukov didn't speak, Sokolovsky, who was on the side, explained the situation of the first contact between the negotiators of the two sides for him.

Although Victor is not a member of the negotiating team, as the person in charge of national security work, he naturally has the right to understand the negotiation situation. However, because the representatives of the British and American parties arrived in Berlin this morning, the two sides only had a preliminary contact, a formal Negotiations haven't started, so Sokolovsky doesn't have much to introduce.

According to Sokolovsky, in the initial contact, the representatives of the United Kingdom and the United States have agreed in principle to a basic request from the Soviet side that the German surrender agreement will be held in Berlin, only at this signing ceremony Before, the United Kingdom and the United States will require the Germans to sign first with the Allies in Reims.

Vyshinsky has already reported to Moscow on this request from the United Kingdom and the United States. As for whether the final alliance agrees, it is still waiting for Moscow's reply.

In addition to this matter, the representatives of the United Kingdom and the United States also put forward an opinion that during the period when the Germans signed the surrender agreement, as an anti-fascist alliance, the Soviet Union, China, the United States and the United Kingdom should issue an announcement to urge the last Axis member, Japan A statement of unconditional surrender.

The request made by the United Kingdom and the United States has also been reported to Moscow by Vyshinsky.

In Victor's view, Moscow is very likely to accept the first request put forward by the representatives of the United Kingdom and the United States, but the second request, whether the High Command or the People's Commissariat of Defense, is unlikely to be accepted.

For now, the alliance's war against Japan has become a foregone conclusion, which is unlikely to change, although the Japanese are still working hard to do Moscow's work, they are even willing to hand over the entire Kuril Islands to the alliance.

However, the time when the alliance will finally fight against Japan needs to be determined separately. Moreover, now is by no means the best time to announce the war declaration plan. After all, the alliance is still allocating troops and equipment to the Far East, and these tasks require sufficient time. .

Over the past few years, the alliance has been avoiding joint public statements with the Chinese side, including during the previous Tehran meeting, when Moscow explicitly rejected the participation of the Chinese representative, and the reason for this was to avoid joint statements with Japan. people in direct conflict. And this time, Moscow will probably take the same attitude.

After understanding some of the content of the preliminary talks, Victor asked the delegates about their requirements for the People's Commissariat of National Security. In this negotiation, his role was to provide intelligence support to the negotiating delegation.

As Comrade Zhukov lit the cigarette, the large bongs in the tent soon had a cigarette, and the misty light blue smoke quickly gathered at the top of the tent, making the light in the tent even dim.

"I'll be staying in Berlin for a while," put out the cigarette **** in the ashtray, Victor stood up from his chair and said, "If you need anything, you can contact me at any time."

"Report!" Just as Victor was about to leave, a young man's voice came from outside the tent.