Hopkins and Joseph's talks had been very cordial. Although the entire meeting had lasted only two hours, the two sides had basically reached a consensus. The United States and Buru were like dry kindling and raging flames—one spark was all it took.
The United States wanted Buru to wear down Germany's strength so it could reap the benefits in the end. Buru, likewise, wanted to rely on American support to stand against Germany. With both sides willing, cooperation naturally came together.
Of course, cooperation between two nations was an extremely complicated matter, and many details still needed to be negotiated. However, the talks between Hopkins and Joseph had basically set the tone for their cooperation. From then on, they only needed to negotiate within that framework. Comparatively speaking, it would be much easier. Moreover, cooperation between the two countries had already become the irresistible tide of the times; no one could change it.
"Comrade Joseph, the Americans are using a borrowed knife to kill. They want to use us as a gun, to wear down Germany's strength and buy time for themselves!" The moment Molotov heard Hopkins's words, he understood what the Americans were plotting.
Joseph nodded. "How could I not know what the Americans are thinking? But Germany is far too powerful. Relying on ourselves alone, we will probably find it difficult to defeat them. Therefore, we have no choice but to find ways to gain more support. Now that the Americans have come to us on their own initiative to seek cooperation, it is exactly what we have been hoping for. The United States possesses formidable industrial strength. If we can obtain their support, our chances of holding back Germany's attack will undoubtedly be much greater. Who told us to be neighbors with Germany? If Germany starts a