Fatal Strike: Mercenary Road of Gunfire Ranger
Chapter 248 - 247: Attitude

Chapter 248: Chapter 247: Attitude

"They demand that we end our support for the Donbas Region and also cease financial sponsorship to Strickov!"

In a reception room at the hospital, Kirill spoke with a somewhat heavy expression about the troubles his family was facing.

Mountain Eagle listened, glanced at Shao Yigu whose expression was a bit strange, then said, "If the other party is acting out of political necessity, then this is not merely a simple kidnapping.

What do they want from kidnapping Irina? What do they want her grandfather Rodkin to do?"

Shao Yigu thought for a moment and finally spoke, "They want to use Mr. Rodkin to influence our president...

Strickov has caused significant turmoil and trouble in the Wudong Region, affecting many people’s interests. They want the president to recall Strickov."

Shao Yigu’s choice of words made Mountain Eagle slightly stunned...

Describing the situation in the Wudong Region as ’turmoil’ and ’trouble’ implies that Boss Pu does not approve of the locust Russia faction’s actions there.

Instigating a rebellion in part of a country recognized by the United Nations does not conform to real-world game rules, even if Great Russia is one of the five big bosses of the United Nations.

Such actions have not only politically put Great Russia in an unprecedented passive position but have also brought countless sanctions upon it.

Anna’s boss Victor is just one of them; now, the family of the Maloferiev, in this reception room, is also among the many Great Russian businesses and individuals sanctioned.

However, Victor’s multinational enterprise was caught by the United States Treasury exploiting a loophole in Cyprus’s rules and was caught off-guard, making him a scapegoat between the United States and Boss Pu.

The Maloferiev family is different; their family’s industries are mostly concentrated within Great Russia.

Moreover, the Maloferiev family controls the television media resources Boss Pu needs and not only are they closely related to the Eastern Orthodox but they are also key figures in Boss Pu’s efforts to stabilize domestic politics by appeasing the locust Russia faction.

With so many resources in hand, the sanctions by Europe and America haven’t made them feel particularly uncomfortable.

Now, Mountain Eagle feels he has touched upon some threads of the matter while also understanding some bloody struggles behind international politics.

Now, Crimea has declared an independence referendum and has actively joined the Great Russian Federation...

However, the locust Russia faction did not stop there; Strickov chose to press forward, wanting to use Crimea’s triumphant momentum to completely annex the Donbas Region.

This is something that Western countries and even Great Russia itself cannot accept!

Because the political movements in Crimea were too swift, all parties involved were unable to react quickly enough to control the overall situation.

At that time, Strickov led a few hundred people at the border of Crimea and completed several key blockades against teams coming to quell the rebellion, blocking the feeble Ukrainian Government’s counterattack.

Then, within a few months, the Crimea referendum was completed. Once Wagner Mercenaries entered Crimea, the situation there became irreversible.

Actually, Boss Pu’s management of the energy network was drawing Great Russia’s relationship with Europe closer; he really did not need to target Crimea.

Either way, Boss Pu picked up a great advantage and also gained a crucial seaport for Great Russia.

If the interests of the locust Russia faction and Boss Pu were still aligned at this point, after Strickov entered Udong and ignited the war, the situation changed!

Great Russia simply does not have the capacity to withstand external pressures while also absorbing Crimea and the Udong Region.

Their most important energy economic partners at this stage, the key European country Germany, would definitely not agree.

Now, negotiations concerning Crimea are still ongoing, and the Minsk Agreement is still difficult to deliver; once the war in the Udong Region spirals out of control, NATO may well retaliate.

The current Ukrainian military is indeed in terrible shape, being tormented by Strickov and his militia, but this situation will not persist indefinitely.

In fact, on the website of the International Intermediary Company, the Udong Region is very hotly discussed and there’s no need for the Ukrainian Government to fund it, as plenty of mysterious wealthy individuals are paying for mercenaries to fight there.

No matter how you advertise it, Great Russia’s annexation of Crimea is an action contrary to the traditional values of the United Nations.

You cannot think that just because NATO did something similar, like splitting the South Alliance, you can do the same, especially since they have not integrated another country’s territory into their own.

After all, you shouldn’t eat shit just because others do, and moreover, when others are done, they clean the shit around their mouths instead of packing it to take home.

The greedy and domineering attitude of the Russians is indeed unpopular on the global stage at this stage!

If things really provoke widespread outrage, by that time not just the Udong Region but also Crimea might have to be spit out.

Mountain Eagle thinks that if he were Boss Pu, he would definitely use the unrest in the Udong Region to divert NATO’s attention...

After all, Crimea is an isolated island hanging outside, they can easily lock it down if necessary, but the Donbas Region is not like that.

Using Udong as a bargaining chip, not only can it distract NATO’s focus from Crimea, but it can also use the crisis to negotiate NATO’s tacit acceptance of Great Russia’s rule over Crimea.

But clearly the locust Russia faction doesn’t see it that way!

With Strickov’s consecutive victories in Udong, leading a band of militiamen, the Ukrainian side is suppressed and can’t raise its head.

If not for the fact that there is still some populist support in Ukraine and the fighting is continuing, a referendum for independence might have already begun there.

This situation has indeed put Boss Pu in a difficult position...

Recalling Strickov could be advantageous for Boss Pu at this stage; otherwise, once two states in the Donbas Region declare independence, he and NATO will really have no room to maneuver.

Once the United States raises the banner of political correctness, enlisting his allies to lead in globally isolating them, Great Russia won’t last long.

Currently, oil prices have dropped to $60 a barrel; if they continue to fall, the Ruble financial system might just collapse.

Looking at Shao Yigu’s expression and listening to his statements, it seems Boss Pu might be considering recalling Strickov.

Mountain Eagle furrowed his brow, feeling that the situation is quite peculiar!

Using the kidnapping of important hostages to influence the internal political direction of Great Russia, this matter seems like the handiwork of Europe and America’s intelligence departments.

Great White Shark Sophia mentioned that MI6 people approached his brother, leading Mario down this path.

Combining prior and subsequent intelligence, the logic aligns.

Because quelling the fighting in Udong is beneficial for the Western countries.

But at this moment, Mountain Eagle’s mind suddenly became very clear because his comrade was still lying in the operating room and the opponents were playing for keeps.

What good would it do MI6, or the West, if the two hostages died?

Killing them would only intensify the conflict and serve no other purpose!

In fact, the moment they made their demands, their identities were already clear, there was absolutely no need to silence anyone.

Of course, the most likely possibility is that Sofia’s brother became desperate after knowing his sister was rescued.

There’s also a chance that the gunmen at the scene got carried away...

The last possibility is that Kirill Malofiev appears to be telling the truth, but in fact, he wants to escalate the conflict by risking his brother’s life and use revenge as an excuse to provide more support to the Udong side.

It’s not surprising that extremists would do such a thing...

Don’t say Peter is just his half-brother from the same mother; even if it were his own brother, when family power and wealth reach a certain level, isn’t it common for people to persecute each other over minor reasons?

Moreover, extreme nationalism has somewhat of a noble justification in their circles.

Of course, this possibility is less likely...

And this involves family conflicts; since Mountain Eagle is unaware of the specifics, he can’t make rash judgments.

However, Mountain Eagle might not say it out loud, but his wariness toward Kirill has reached its peak.

As for Shao Yigu, Mountain Eagle absolutely trusts him in this matter.

Because once Irina dies, Boss Pu would have no reason to recall Strickov.

Mountain Eagle quickly clarified the stance of all parties in a very short time and understood why Anna strongly opposed him getting involved...

Indeed, it’s perilous!

MI6 wants to intervene in the internal affairs of Great Russian Federation, and they would definitely not only go through Sofia’s brother, Mario; all liberals within Great Russian Federation are their targets of united front.

Getting involved at this time, who knows what unexpected events could occur!

But Mountain Eagle doesn’t care about these; his goal is very clear, to root out and annihilate the mastermind behind the attack.

Otherwise, he couldn’t calm his mind, and it would betray the tough image he had just managed to establish.

This time, being an outsider, it is not important for Mountain Eagle to solve the problem; what he pursues is to deal with those involved in the attack and fully demonstrate his tough disposition.

He wants to tell everyone that if you dare touch me, I will chop off your hand!

Anna, who is overly utilitarian, hasn’t realized that their negotiating advantage is built after Mountain Eagle raised his opponent’s costs through fighting and death. At this point, Mountain Eagle can’t show weakness...

Even if a street dog barks at him, he must kick it.

Not because his brain has problems, but because he must do so.

Too many people want Snowden dead!

Any slight weakness of his, once noticed by opponents, will be exploited by them, and even inspire some hotheaded people to take risks.

The tough persona Mountain Eagle established in a brief period has too many side effects, due to lack of time and insufficient resources.

But until he resolves the issue with Snowden, he simply can’t afford to change the public’s perception.

He can be greedy, lecherous, shameless, crazy, but he absolutely must not dodge a fight!

Being ambushed, if he doesn’t retaliate, others will continue trying.

How could he tolerate such a situation?

Instead, taking the offensive provides less pressure!

Both avenging the Pirate and Post Box, and deepening the image he created are beneficial!

Currently, for Mountain Eagle, the Victor Group represented by Anna, the Ministry of Internal Affairs Group, and the Ministry of Emergency Situations represented by Shao Yigu are all reliable...

Plus his natural dislike for the Locust Russia faction, he quite naturally chose his side...

Looking at Kirill’s pained expression, Mountain Eagle grinned and said, "Sir, I’m not interested in your family matters...

I only know that I rescued your brother, Peter, and then we were ambushed on the road.

Since you admit there is something wrong with your family members, I hope you can take responsibility.

I will make a list, all medical expenses, rehabilitation, lost work time, and emotional damages of my subordinates, you will need to cover them."

Kirill was stunned for a moment, he said matter-of-factly, "Of course, you saved my brother!

I will take care of all the hospital expenses, and I am also willing to pay 50,000 Euros as compensation."

Just as Anna felt uneasy hearing Kirill’s offer and tried to stop Mountain Eagle, it was already too late...

Suddenly, Mountain Eagle grabbed Kirill’s throat and slammed him against the wall, then a vicious headbutt on Kirill’s nose made him emit a painful grunt...

Mountain Eagle’s left arm muscles bulged, gripping the adventurous Kirill’s throat tightly, forcing him to stand on his tiptoes...

"Can’t you understand what I said?

I saved your brother, and my people got injured because of you...

I said I’m going to write a list for you, you must compensate according to my demands..."

While speaking, Mountain Eagle glared into Kirill’s eyes and said in a stern voice, "Do you fucking understand?"