To finally end the war between their nations, a band of Ukrainian partisans known as the Wolves team up with members of Russia's military intelligence to try to assassinate President Vladimir Putin.

But Putin is aware of the traitors in his midst. Loyal head of the National Guard, Victor Petrov, is expected to neutralise the threat - after he prevents Sweden from joining NATO by assassinating a key Swedish politician.

After receiving intelligence about a threat to Sweden, the U.S. sends Pike Logan to identify Victor's target- only for him to get caught in the crossfire between Russian agents and the Wolves. Pike must follow a trail across Europe to find the answers he needs.

Though Pike believes the Wolves' mission justified, he discovers their operation has unimaginable consequences. The Dead Man's Hand nuclear response, a relic of the Cold War, is still operational - and Russia's missiles will be launched in the event of the president's death.