Fatal Strike: Mercenary Road of Gunfire Ranger-Chapter 974 - 908: Regional Situation (2)

As long as these two have a conflict, the most worried is the European Union!

Do you know why the European Union doesn't accept Serbia?

It's not because they once destroyed you, but because Serbia has never given up on the idea of reclaiming Kosovo.

As long as you don't give up, even if you bury your head in the sand for the EU to trample, they will not accept you.

There's already a Turkey within NATO that can jump between the US and Russia, blocking the EU's energy critical point is enough for them to suffer.

They cannot possibly accept a pro-Russian Serbia..."

It's estimated that no one has ever explained the core conflict of Kosovo's existence to Du Shang before. After hearing Mountain Eagle's explanation, Du Shang said with disbelief: "Just for a pipeline, they destroyed the South Alliance?

Just for a pipeline, they condoned those Albanian thugs to indiscriminately attack and slaughter Serbs?

Just for a pipeline, Serbia must endure endless oppression?

What do we have to do to satisfy them?"

Mountain Eagle looked at Du Shang, originally with a numb expression, showing anger. He pursed his lips and shook his head, saying: "The current state of the Balkans isn't simply because of a single pipeline; there are many other reasons.

Back in the days, Tito used to oppress the dominant Serbian ethnic group. He artificially divided ethnic groups, causing internal splits and weakening national identity in a bizarre move that I, as a 'Thai', couldn't understand. But it fully demonstrated the Europeans' shortsightedness on ethnic issues.

The current state of Serbia is half due to the South Alliance itself, and the other half due to the West fighting for geopolitical advantage.

You ask me how to satisfy them?

I don't know, but under my understanding…

The European Union is in debt with blood, and all those in debt probably wish the creditor would disappear."

After listening, Du Shang took a long time to digest, finally saying tiredly: "So we basically have no way to escape this predicament, what is the point of fighting for so many years?"

Du Shang's words brought silence to the assault boat, seeing Du Shang and Teodore's spirits waning, Sang Jia, who had been sitting on the side digesting Mountain Eagle's words, glared at the bewildered Mountain Eagle, then looked at Du Shang and said solemnly: "The Northern Brigade exists to fight those Albanian thugs and is meant to protect the persecuted Serbian and Muslim civilians.

We cannot save the country, nor change the world. Our existence means eliminating as many thugs as possible and protecting those who need protection."

Du Shang's big nose twitched, and after a few minutes of silence, he nodded slightly and said: "If this is all we can do, and this is all others allow us to do, then so be it…"

While saying this, Du Shang looked into Sang Jia's eyes and said seriously: "Sang Jia, if I die someday, please send my ashes back to my hometown…

I don't know what to do to win, but I tried my best!"

Sang Jia didn't know how to respond to Du Shang's words. She glared angrily at Mountain Eagle and said sternly, "Is this what you want?"

Mountain Eagle shrugged and said, "To know what really happened is to resist more effectively!

Of course, if you think what I said is wrong, I can apologize."

After hearing this, Sang Jia said ill-temperedly: "You already said, this situation is unsolvable…"

Mountain Eagle was stunned for a moment, shaking his head and said: "Who said it's unsolvable?

In terms of fighting, even if the Kosovo authorities bundle all their forces together, it isn't enough to face Serbia. Without NATO's protection, reclaiming Kosovo wouldn't be difficult for Serbia.

Sang Jia, the global situation is changing; no one can always maintain strength, the structural reliance of the EU on the US in military matters determines that their influence will continue to weaken.

England even dismantled its last steel plant; France lost Alstom, Germany's backbone was broken long ago, their industrial energy is heavily reliant on external sources, and even their political autonomy is pitifully little.

Once the United States and the EU's interests collide, great changes will appear in the world...

And as long as Serbia can clarify its own positioning, it can find its place amidst the upheavals.

The Balkan Region is called Europe's powder keg for a reason, the geographical location here is extremely crucial…

This was once the endpoint of the ancient Silk Road and a passage for modern energy transportation. Even if the Balkan Region is fragmented now, Serbia can still rely on the Danube River running through the Peninsula, connecting Central Europe and the Black Sea to become a "golden waterway" for trade and military.

'Sea power' for Serbia can only be a fantasy, but 'land power', especially relying on the Central European railway to form a land trade channel, can turn Serbia's situation around.

In order to circumvent the United States' sea power blockade, East has picked up the 'Silk Road' again, using railways to connect East with Central Asia's 11 countries and Europe's 25 countries.

Belgrade is the hub city for water transportation on the Danube River. Through the Danube River, water transportation can cover most of Europe.

It was once the endpoint of the Silk Road; if you look through history, which node along the Silk Road didn't turn a profit?

Serbia and East have traditional friendship; as long as you're willing to go all out and civilian ideological shifts can keep up, development will no longer be a big problem.

When you have money and strength, will Kosovo still be a problem?

By then, prodding Kosovo may actually become a bargaining chip in your hands, which can be used to force the EU to make certain compromises.

Sometimes, exposing weaknesses isn't a bad thing, when enemies keep their eyes on your weakness, as long as you remain restrained, you can gain time for development.

Some things need to be done gradually, when you have enough capability, you'll find that everything will happen naturally."

After listening, Sang Jia looked at Mountain Eagle with a peculiar expression and said: "Why tell me this…"

Mountain Eagle spread his hands and laughed, saying: "Because the Northern Brigade and the Tadic family that you stick to have enough potential!

I don't know how far you can go, but considering the confidence you showed when chatting with me before, it indicates that the Tadic family has considerable influence around the copper mine.

Even for regional peace, the Serbian Parliament must accept the Tadic family.

By then, selling off the copper mine can gain support from Russian funds. If you can find some opportunities on the East side, you'll discover that sometimes things are quite simple!

Let me remind you, Serbia has the second-largest proven lithium deposit in Europe; green energy will be a very good project!

You already have the foundation of an auto parts supply chain, and once East's new energy vehicles build factories in Hungary to bypass EU restrictions, as long as you secure some projects within the supply chain, you can provide tens of thousands of high-value jobs.

Pre-planning can get you twice the results with half the effort, not only getting enough power quickly, but also other benefits await you…"

By now, Sang Jia was intrigued and curiously asked: "I don't quite understand, what are these other benefits you're referring to?"