The aftermath of Operation Radiant Retribution reverberated across the globe, and nowhere was the impact felt more acutely than in the now-flattened city of Moscow. The once-mighty capital of the Soviet Union lay in ruins, its skyline replaced by a desolate expanse of rubble and radioactive fallout. The toll on human life was catastrophic, and among the casualties was Joseph Stalin, the formidable leader who had steered the Soviet Union through tumultuous times.
Dmitri Ivanovich Petrov, the opposition leader who found himself thrust into an unexpected role of leadership, faced the daunting task of navigating the aftermath. In a hastily convened conference room, Petrov gathered with his advisors to assess the situation and chart a course forward.