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"All rulers of the Middle East who do not serve the interests of the United States must die."

Chapter 538 The Iron Lady

When Madeleine and Shevardnadze showed up at the meeting in Ankara, it caused a small stir.Especially the reporters who were squatting outside the conference venue quickly focused the spotlight on these two heavyweight politicians.Shevardnadze greeted the reporters with a smile, and expressed Moscow’s concern about the political situation in Turkey in fluent English. At the same time, regarding the situation in the Black Sea, Shevardnadze also called on all parties to remain calm and restrained, and return to the negotiating table Solve the problem.After finishing speaking, Shevardnadze looked at Madeleine with a smile, and there was an ambiguity in his eyes.

The two giants of the Cold War gathered together, no matter how the smell of gunpowder intensified.The Soviet Union had already sealed off all the chess pieces that the United States could counterattack in the previous chess game, and now it is only left to give the opponent the final blow.

In contrast, Secretary of State Madeleine's answer was much colder.Many questions raised by the reporters were only answered in a perfunctory manner.The spotlight was imprinted on the face of this strong woman secretary of state, looking a little cold and indifferent.Wearing a gray suit, she focused her attention on the upcoming meeting. The Iron Lady's nickname was not just a vase. Madeleine believed that she would use the strongest means to win the game for the United States.

The incident in Turkey has touched the sensitive nerves of the leaders of the two superpowers, and also affected the interests of countless people.But compared to Madeleine's ready appearance, the Soviet representative seemed more casual.

The dazzling crystal chandelier in the conference room was emitting soft light, but the warm light could not ease the tense atmosphere at the scene.U.S. Secretary of State Madeleine first broke the silence, accusing Soviet representative Shevardnadze, who was sitting opposite, of meddling in Turkey's internal affairs.

"The Turkish issue is ultimately an issue between Turkey and its allies. It seems unreasonable for the Soviet Union to intervene out of thin air. Besides, the Black Sea dispute is a matter between the Soviet Union and Turkey. But don't forget that the United States is a loyal ally of Turkey. We There is no reason to watch one's allies lose ground."

Secretary of State Madeleine rested her chin on her hand, smiling softly, but her tone was much tougher than Shevardnadze imagined, "So of course the United States has a reason to intervene in Black Sea affairs. It is our duty to protect the interests of our allies." .”

Shevardnadze shook his head with a smile, and said while listening to Madeleine's high-spirited speech, "I thought the United States would at least take some measures to cover up your scandals, but I didn't expect to be so shameless and direct now? Back then it was Who instigated Turkey to shoot down the Soviet fighter jets, and then kicked the allies away? It seems to be the Americans, right? Who refused to provide political asylum and forced Demirel to sign a treaty with the Soviet Union? It seems to be the United States again, right? I really don’t know where the Americans have the shame to emphasize that they are Turkey’s most loyal allies.”

Madeleine didn't expect Shevardnadze's accusation to be so sharp, and her complexion suddenly became ugly. General Mazyel who was on the side also pretended not to hear these words.However, Shevardnadze refused to let go of the opportunity to satirize the Secretary of State, and continued, "Similarly, what is the meaning of sailing the aircraft carrier battle group into the Turkish internal waters this time regardless of the feelings of allies? It is preparing to intervene in the Turkish coup by force and to support the pro-Western Germany again." The Mirell regime? IMHO, is this how America treats its loyal allies? Then I really feel sad that Turkey has such an ally."

Madeleine clenched her fists, and every word Shevardnadze said pierced her heart like a thorn.It made her feel angry, but she couldn't struggle.

Madeleine kept the utmost restraint, she said with a sneer, "What about the Soviet Union? Sending the Black Sea Fleet to conduct live-fire exercises in Turkish waters is your way of expressing peace? Why don't you just target us with missiles and declare war directly? When you are in When accusing the United States of being a bad person, please reflect on what you really are!"

"We are encircling Turkey's rights and interests. When you forced Turkey to sign the Strait Co-management Treaty, the United States should be obliged to stand up and refute your actions. Turkey is a sovereign and independent country, and the Turkish Strait belongs to their territory. Part of the partition, the Soviet Union has no reason to force Turkey to share the strait, just as you cannot allow other countries to share Moscow."

Madeleine's words were plausible, and even General Maziel, who was watching the show, couldn't help turning his head and giving this powerful woman a sideways glance.I thought to myself that he was indeed a representative of the Americans, and his demeanor carried an irresistible strength.

Shevardnadze changed to a more comfortable sitting position, waiting for Madeleine to finish playing the cards in her hand.Now it is just a tentative attack by both sides.Presumably, there are more ulterior plots hidden under her pair of blue eyes.

He began to retort. Shevardnadze will not care about the faces of Americans when he speaks, and he will never hide what he can say clearly, "At least it is much better than the United States. Look at the countries that have become allies of the United States in history. What's the end? You just hope to cultivate your own regime all over the world."

"You!" The angry Secretary of State slapped her hand on the table fiercely. This was the first time she showed a gaffe.In front of the Foreign Minister Shevardnadze, who has experienced many battles in diplomatic occasions, Madeleine seems to have no advantage.

However, before Shevardnadze started this negotiation, he had already found out the details of the Iron Lady.Facing Madeleine's anger, Shevardnadze didn't care at all.

"As a hawkish political figure in the United States, I remember that Ms. Madeleine once rebelliously said that the United States can do whatever it wants to do in the world. From January 1993 to the beginning of this year, you served as the United States Ambassador to the United Nations. In the outbreak of the Rwandan genocide, you represented a series of acts of inaction by the United States and even obstructed the intervention of the United Nations. You objectively condoned the killing of Hutu extremists and caused serious consequences. And When the United Nations failed to intervene in Somalia in 1, Ms. Madeleine also blamed the then UN Secretary-General Gary. The United Nations single-handedly launched an attack on Gary and insisted that Gary leave the United Nations. You even said It is useless for anyone to speak, the attitude of the United States is very clear, and no compromise is possible.” You finally drove Gary off the throne of the Secretary-General of the United Nations. You achieved the goal of excluding Gary, and finally achieved Let the United Nations bow to you, the representative of the United States. And your tough attitude has also caused people to be shocked. It can be said that these iron and blood methods have won you the reputation of the Iron Lady, and also laid the foundation for you to sit in the position of Secretary of State today, no ?"

As soon as the words fell, the entire meeting room became silent, only the increasingly rapid breathing of Secretary Madeleine, and her face flushed with anger.

Shevardnadze still had an unknown expression on his face, and he stared at the other party's ugly and distorted face, just like looking at a precious work of art.Not to mention General Maziel with a hesitant look beside him.After he listened to Madeleine's dark history, the wavering thoughts deep in his heart became even more wavering.

"Is there anything else I need to add?" Shevardnadze said calmly.These "political secrets" have nothing to do with the three-party talks in Turkey, but they can put pressure on the opponent and disrupt the opponent's sense of proportion.So as to gain an advantage for yourself at the negotiating table.

A woman who dares to attack the Secretary-General of the United Nations, will General Maziel really agree to cooperate with the United States?Shevardnadze expressed his expectation for Mazyel's next attitude.

Shevardnadze quietly set Madeleine up, waiting for how the other party would fight back.Anyway, an old fox like him who has fought against diplomats from various countries is not comparable to someone like Madeleine who has just taken the position of Secretary of State.

Shevardnadze folded his arms, admiring the Secretary of State's embarrassment, waiting for how she would fight back.

Chapter 539 Breaking Back

Just as the quarrel in the Ankara government chamber was in full swing, the CIA also launched operations.Through the intelligence network in Hakkari, the CIA got in touch with Ocalan.The CIA commander in charge of Turkish affairs, Benjamin Fischer, an intelligence expert, personally communicated with Ocalan, expressing the CIA's willingness to assist the PKK.

Ocalan, who was hiding in the mountains, was hesitant at first, because the PKK had been sheltered by the Moscow government for a long time. Now the CIA suddenly intervened, which made the leader of the PKK, Ocalan, somewhat at a loss.Especially after the other party proposed attractive economic and military aid, Ocalan began to waver.

Due to the consideration of its own interests, the Soviet Union has been slow to allow Ocalan to launch a separatist jihad.Especially after the coup in Turkey, Ocalan originally wanted to liberate the provinces in the southeast directly while the new government of Mazyel had no foundation.However, Moscow cut off all the capital chains at this time, leaving Ocalan in an embarrassing situation.

He knew that Moscow was negotiating with Maziyer about Turkey's future.Moreover, the PKK is likely to become a card Yanayev gives up, which makes Ocalan very worried.

In an inconspicuous small shop, a man in a brown suit and a gray shirt was holding a satellite phone in his hands. The things in his hands were remote and out of place.Moreover, there are soldiers holding Kalashnikov rifles guarding around the middle-aged man. It can be seen that the identity of this man is definitely not simple.

Because the weather was too hot, he had to unbutton the top button of his shirt to reveal his broad and strong chest. The electric fan kept turning, making a buzzing sound.The man's beard fluttered up and down as his lips opened and closed.His brows were furrowed, as if he was talking about something important with the person on the other end of the phone.

"The conditions proposed by the CIA are more generous than those offered by the KGB, Mr. Ocalan. We are willing to provide you with double the financial support and more weapons assistance. As long as you can create chaos in Southeast Asia, the Mazyel government cannot A smooth succession, isn't this the result you expect? Let the Kurds be their own masters."

Fisher began to throw out the attractive conditions of the CIA, "Our military assistance includes anti-tank missiles, shoulder-fired missiles, and heavy machine guns. You only need to do one thing, launch an insurgency in eastern Turkey."

Ocalan lit a cigar, took a deep breath, and the smoke lingered around him. He leaned back in his seat and slowly bargained with the CIA. Is there any ulterior secret behind it?"

Ocalan finally waited for the sentence he wanted to hear the most, and proudly raised the corners of his mouth.However, before the funds arrived, Ocalan would not agree to the CIA's request so easily.He reported an overseas funding account to the CIA and asked the other party to transfer funds supporting Kurdish operations to this account.

Ocalan signaled Feicher to calm down, "Just in case, respected Mr. Feicher. I know that you can even send agents to search for my whereabouts in the border areas of the four countries for this money. So since you dare to promise Cooperate with the CIA, then we will keep our promises. I don't want to live the rest of my life at risk of being hunted down by the CIA."

Anyone who has seen the means of the CIA knows that this terrible organization is involved in at least 70.00% of the regional conflicts in the world, including arms sales.

"It seems that Mr. Ocalan is still very self-aware. Of course, we are willing to transfer half of the operation funds to your account, but I would like to see the results." Fisher's tone became cold, and he said nothing. Emphasis in one sentence, "We don't care about anything but the result."

"Of course." Facing the financial support from the CIA, Ocalan was eager to try.He even forgot the admonition the KGB gave him, asking the PKK to delay the riots.

"Then someone will discuss the details with you later. I hope we can cooperate happily."

"For new friends, the PKK always shows enough sincerity." Ocalan laughed.

The two hung up the phone at the same time, but their expressions were not as relieved as after the successful negotiation.Instead, he frowned even more.Both sides are thinking about a question, will the other party betray themselves?

What Fisher worried about was that Öcalan would take away the aid funds and then hide in Moscow to apply for political asylum, so that the CIA would make a bad deal.Besides, Chief Tenet's complexion hasn't improved since he came back from the White House recently.There are rumors that he has been scolded by the president, and he also accused the CIA of being a bunch of useless idiots.

Feicher didn't dare to joke about his own future, so he also took out an insurance policy for this liquidity, just in case.If Ocalan really wants to take the money for himself, he can also freeze the overseas bank account immediately.

Fitcher looked over the information and said to the people around him, "Now we will look at Ocalan's actions. If things indicate the direction we expect, we are likely to open a gap on this issue and pave the way for the US negotiations. Take the lead. Colleagues, now is the most critical moment for the CIA."

Feicher let out a long sigh. It seemed that the next few weeks would be another contest of dark forces.

Ocalan, who had just agreed to cooperate with Fisher, also had the same idea. Of course, one of the reasons why he initially agreed to cooperate with the CIA was that Ocalan wanted to monopolize the CIA's funds.But thinking of the means of the CIA, it is not easy for this fund to flow into his own hands, not to mention that even if he really succeeds, he may only be able to spend the rest of his life under the protection of Moscow.

And now Öcalan also hopes to launch a surprise attack as soon as possible when the situation in Turkey is unstable, and directly swallow the southeastern region of Turkey.So now it seems to be in the PKK's interest to cooperate with the CIA.Ocalan is not a fool, and he and the Soviet Union are just using each other.

"This is really a difficult problem, to offend the KGB or offend the CIA?"

Ocalan leans back on the couch, pondering the benefits and risks of both.Looking at the electric fan that kept turning, he slowly fell into thought.

With the cooperation of the CIA, Ocalan's riot plan, which has been planned for several months, can be implemented while the political situation is turbulent.As for the result, Ocalan expressed his optimism. If successful, there will be a wonderful independence movement in the Kurdish settlements in southeastern Turkey.If betrayed by the CIA, then Ocalan's hard work will go to waste.

If it cooperates with the KGB, the PKK can obtain armaments aided by Moscow for a long time, and store up its energy for launching a separatist war.It's just that the Soviet Union's delay in letting the Kurds do it is enough to see that Yanayev may have reached some mutually beneficial agreements with Maziyer.And the PKK was the card Moscow gave up.

After thinking about it, Ocalan desperately wants to seize the opportunity of this turmoil. After all, there is only one chance. Once the Turkish government stabilizes the situation, Ocalan does not know when he will have to wait.

Thinking of this, Ocalan intends to get rid of the Soviet Union and work alone, and cooperate with the CIA to achieve the goal of splitting Turkey.And the CIA also achieved a conspiracy to stab the Soviet Union from the back, thus adding a bargaining chip to the negotiating table.

The competition in Türkiye's political situation is becoming more and more intense.

5 Chapter [-] The expected next step

The atmosphere in the Kremlin's office became tense. Only Kryuchkov and Yanayev were in this office. The secrets they said were only known to the high-level and small circles, and Kryuchko He is also the only one who knows Yanayev's full plan.

"I really can't think of any other tricks for the Americans, General Secretary Yanayev. They have already withdrawn the aircraft carrier from Turkish waters, and even sent only one Secretary of State, Madeleine, to negotiate with Mazyel. I don’t have any bargaining chips in my hand, isn’t that unreasonable?” Kryuchkov racked his brains to analyze where the Americans will place their next move.But the more he thought about it, the more he felt something was wrong, and he always felt as if he had overlooked an important step.