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"Of course, but there is one thing I don't understand. We are currently negotiating with Ukraine on the purchase of the Varyag. Does Mr. Zheng want us to give up?"

This is indeed the issue that puzzled Yeltsin the most. Although the Varyag aircraft carrier is still in the Russian Navy, its ownership is in the hands of Ukraine. If Zheng Yan can afford the price, he can directly negotiate with the Ukrainian government.

There is no need to care about Russia's attitude.

Today's Russia is no longer the Soviet Union when it was engaged in an arms race with the United States, and it is simply unable to compete with Zheng Yan. Maybe there will be some problems in transportation, but as long as we find a way, it is not impossible to solve it. What do you think of this trip to Russia?

They are all suspected of being unnecessary.

"No, no, no, I think you may have misunderstood me. I don't want your country to give up, but I want Russia to come forward and buy the Varyag for me. Although the Soviet Union has disintegrated, no matter what

, you also have a close relationship, so it would be more logical for Russia to come forward to purchase the Varyag."

"If I were to come forward myself, as long as I was willing to pay a sufficient price, I would probably succeed. However, the Varyag would probably not be able to get out of the Black Sea. What I need is an aircraft carrier that can be driven, not an aircraft carrier that can only

Big ship parked at the shipyard”

The Varyag in the previous life, even though it had been dismantled into an empty shell, still encountered many obstacles in the process of returning to China. In the end, it took almost two years and paid far more than the purchase price.

, and then the Varyag arrived in China.

Zheng Yan has already thought that if it is an aircraft carrier with complete weapons and equipment, unless it is purchased in the name of Russia, it will not encounter any obstacles when sailing out of the Black Sea. Only in this way can it be carried out in the shortest possible time.

China has a semi-finished aircraft carrier.

Yeltsin also figured out the crux of the matter at this time. Ukraine's Nikolayev Black Sea Shipyard has nothing to do with Russia. Once Russia buys the Varyag, it must be sent to a Russian shipyard. In this way, etc.

After leaving the Black Sea, no matter how you conduct transactions, it will be much more convenient.

"Are you so confident to convince me? You have to know that we in Russia also hope to get the Varyag aircraft carrier. And we all understand that if this aircraft carrier stays in Ukraine, it will be just a decoration at most. Once it gets into your hands, it will be

It’s hard to say.”

Yeltsin didn't know what kind of deal Zheng Yan had with the Chinese government, but one thing was certain. As long as the aircraft carrier was in the hands of Zheng Yan, it would be equivalent to being in the hands of China. This was not what he wanted to see.

"Mr. President, everyone is sensible, and there is no need for us to beat around the bush. Yes, Russia does want to get the Varyag, but can Russia satisfy Ukraine's appetite?"

"As far as I know, the current inflation rate in Russia has reached 2,500 percent, and there is a trend of further deterioration. The Soviet Union's economy was once comparable to that of the United States, but now, Russia's GDP is probably not even 10% of that of the United States.

Not even one of them?"

"I don't mean to disparage Russia by saying this, I am just stating a fact. Just like Ukraine, they also want to retain the Varyag, but they are unable to cause the remaining construction work, so they can only choose to use the Varyag

USS aircraft carrier for sale.”

"I would say that instead of continuing this meaningless negotiation with Ukraine, Russia should take advantage of this opportunity. You don't need to pay anything, just play the role of a middleman, and I will pay for the purchase of the aircraft carrier.

If you go out, the shipping costs will also be charged to me.”

Yeltsin knew very well that Ukraine had no intention of retaining the Varyag aircraft carrier. It would cost at least 200 million U.S. dollars to complete the construction of the Varyag, which Ukraine could not afford. To dismantle it, it would cost more than 200 million U.S. dollars.

Ukraine cannot even afford to dismantle it.

On the other hand, Russia is indeed very keen on the Varyag aircraft carrier, but as Zheng Yan said, if Ukraine does not relent, Russia will not be able to eat it.

"If I agree to your request and help you complete this transaction, Ukraine can get a huge amount of funds, and you can also get the Varyag aircraft carrier of your choice, but what can we, Russia, get?"

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Lichin weighed it in his mind and realized that the possibility of Russia getting the Varyag was indeed very low. As for gritting his teeth and agreeing to Ukraine's conditions in the hope that the economy would be hit again, Yeltsin was not that stupid. The current Russian economy has already

Don't make any trouble.

However, Yeltsin was not in a hurry to agree. Politicians like him have always been afraid of rabbits and hawks. He decided to listen to Zheng Yan's conditions first. If the conditions were right, it would not be impossible to agree to Zheng Yan. Of course,

If the conditions did not satisfy him, he would rather the Varyag rot in the shipyard.

Seeing Yeltsin relent, Zheng Yan was overjoyed and said: "As long as Russia can help me complete this deal and send the Varyag to China, I can give Russia an interest-free loan of one billion U.S. dollars through Chinese officials. The loan period is

For ten years.”

"Leaving aside the foreign debt borne by Russia, Russia's current GDP is just over 400 billion U.S. dollars. I think with this billion U.S. dollars, it can help you do a lot of things. And this is an interest-free loan. As a Russian

I think the reward for helping is about the same."

"Of course, I will not let Mr. President's help go in vain. I have just purchased an island located in northern Australia. This is the information on the island. It is a little gift to you. If it happens, I will not forget it either.

Your help to me."

One billion U.S. dollars in interest-free loans can help Yeltsin stabilize the Russian economy, and a private island can also satisfy his personal interests. This is not Zheng Yan’s bottom line, but just part of the bait thrown by Zheng Yan. Of course, if it can be used

It is naturally best to complete the transaction at the minimum cost.

Yeltsin has never been a great person, otherwise he would not be said to have sold Russia for himself, so when he heard the conditions offered by Zheng Yan, he was instantly moved. But he also understood that the so-called

Asking for prices all over the place and paying back the money on the spot, of course it is impossible for Zheng Yan to just take whatever he says.

"If this is all, it is not enough. To send the Varyag to China, it will pass through many countries in the process. Although the Varyag is only a semi-finished product, its deterrence is no less than that of a nuclear bomb. This process

It’s definitely not going to be smooth sailing.”