Soviet Union 1991

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In fact, Yanayev has never considered actually opening a canal across the Black Sea and the Mediterranean between Bulgaria and Greece. First of all, the initial capital investment is not what the current Soviet economy can afford. It will also involve a series of complex political, economic, geographical and other environmental issues between the two countries. In other words, no one wants to be the one who stands out.

Of course, in accordance with the previous agreement between the Soviet Prime Minister and Zhelev, not long after Pavlov took the lead, the Bulgarian government issued a statement on the plan to discuss the construction of a transnational Grand Canal with the Soviet government, and also showed a confident appearance. , it seemed to others that Bulgaria and the Soviet Union had reached a unanimous statement and was about to be put on the parliamentary agenda.

When the news of building the Grand Canal reached the ears of the Turkish President, he was devastated this time. He had finally seen the terrible ways the Soviet Union used to torture Turkey. He also understood why after being tricked before, Demirel still held a trace of fantasy in his heart, hoping that Greece, which had a poor relationship with the Soviet Union, could reject this tempting plan.

But what Pavlov wants to do during his visit to Greece is to drive the final nail into Türkiye's coffin and make Demirel give up completely. In fact, reaching a verbal agreement with the Greek government is not as difficult as imagined. Firstly, no one can refuse the income gained after the construction of the Grand Canal. Secondly, the current Greek President Constantine Karamanlis has always adopted a hostile policy towards Turkey. This is due to the tense relationship between the Greeks and Turks in Cyprus. caused. Thirdly, it is something that has not yet been written, and the beautiful things said verbally often have no follow-up.

But scaring Türkiye is enough.

"The excavation of the canal is indeed conducive to the rapid development of our three countries, but there is a question. Who is responsible for the initial capital investment? How much capital and operating investment will each of the three countries occupy? Your government has already considered these issues clearly. "President Karamanlis asked, he likes to fuss with people about every detail of a certain thing. If there are problems with the details, Karamanlis will never risk his own life at the expense of national interests.

"The cost of building the canal is huge. I wonder if the Soviet Union's current fiscal deficit capacity can sustain it until the day the canal is completed?" Karamanlis asked euphemistically about the most critical issue, which is money. He believed that the Soviet economy had rebounded under Yanayev's leadership. But it does not mean that their country's finances can afford such a fiscal deficit.

"Don't our Soviet army have a huge arsenal of nuclear weapons? In the past, the Soviet Union used nuclear bombs to dig canals. It was economical and affordable, and it could also consume part of the nuclear weapons inventory. This is a good thing that kills two birds with one stone." Pavlov joked said. The thinking of the Slavs is so straightforward. Digging the earth inch by inch with an excavator? It's not as fast as using a nuclear bomb to dig through it.

The face of the translator beside him suddenly turned pale. He turned his head and glanced at President Karamanlis, thinking hard about how to explain to the Bulgarian president that the Soviet Union's domineering reply would not appear shocking.

In the end, the translator blushed so hard that he slowly said in the most euphemistic way, "Prime Minister Pavlov said that the Soviet Union usually uses nuclear bombs to dig canals. This saves time and effort..."

Hearing that the Soviets liked to use nuclear weapons to dig canals, Karamanlis immediately lost his composure. He moved his position and tried to make himself more stable. He imagined the mushroom cloud rising over the Greek land. Unknowingly, he thought World War III first broke out in Greece.

"If nuclear weapons are really used to dig a canal, I think I would take a heart-saving pill first to calm down the shock... My heart is a little bad, Prime Minister Pavlov." Karamanlis said while touching his chest. Apparently he was I was shocked by Pavlov's joke.

"Haha, using nuclear bombs to dig a canal is just a joke, President Karamanlis. In fact, we only need a guarantee from the Greek government. We announced in a high-profile manner that Greece and the Soviet Union are ready to implement this canal plan. I didn't know it was so simple. Can the Greek government do it with a little effort?”

"Is it because of the recent relations between Turkey? I heard that the conflict between your country and Turkey is very intense." Karamanlis could see what Pavlov was thinking at a glance, and he also There was a hint of conspiracy in the Soviet Premier's tone.

"Yes, it was said that the three countries were united to dig the canal, but this was originally an action to retaliate against Turkey." Pavlov admitted this openly. He had no intention of hiding himself in front of Karamanlis. I don’t want the other party to remain suspicious and distrustful of the purpose of my trip.

For the Soviet Union, the distrust of allies is a very bad thing, which means that many plans will not proceed due to the lack of trust chain.

"Okay, I agree to your request." Greek President Karamanlis said, "We have long-standing grievances with Turkey due to territorial disputes. If the issue about Cyprus is not resolved for one day, then the dispute between us and Turkey will There is nothing that can improve the relationship. This time you are planning to make a fuss about the canal, and I fully support it.”

The enemy of my enemy is my friend. Greek President Karamanlis stood on the side of the Soviet Union without hesitation for his own interests. Compared with the Soviet Union, which was not favored due to ideological-morphological conflicts, it seemed that Turkey, which had direct conflicts of interest, was more worthy of Greece's attack.

"Then happy cooperation, President Karamanlis." Pavlov smiled and shook hands with the Greek president. During this canal trip, he successfully established two enemies for Turkey. One was Bulgaria, which had requests from the Soviet Union. The other was Greece, which had originally had disputes with Turkey.

"It's a pleasure to work with you, Prime Minister Pavlov." Karamanlis also joked with Pavlov, "Next time you dig a canal, don't bring nuclear weapons with you. People who don't know will think we are preparing for a tough battle over the ownership of the canal."

"Haha, President Karamanlis, don't imagine us as the evil empire in American propaganda. The Soviet Union is not the United States. We will never use force to solve problems at the negotiation table. After all, Americans are ambitious people who want to become the world's boss. The Soviet Union now only wants to seek peace and development, and does not want to conflict with other countries. However..." Pavlov changed his tone and became serious, "There are always some countries that think that the Soviet Union is cowardly if it does not start a war, but which countries can fight the Patriotic War that the Soviet Union experienced?"

In World War II, the death toll of the Soviet Red Army was more than 9 million, which is equivalent to the national population of a small country. Such a tragic battle established the Soviet Union's world status and the proud and eye-catching glory of the Red Empire.

"Turkey's provocation is as ridiculous as an ant trying to kill an elephant. He doesn't know that the giant he is facing can be torn into pieces by just lifting his feet. The ant is still smugly mocking the elephant's cowardice, but unfortunately he doesn't know that the Soviet Union doesn't need to look at Turkey's face or the face of any country."

"Because we are the makers of the world's rules, we don't need others to tell us what to do."

Pavlov made the most arrogant declaration in the calmest tone, and the figurative metaphor was like a loud slap in Turkey's face. In front of Karamanlis, whose face turned pale, Pavlov finished the last sentence in a light voice.

"Turkey will never have hope. The Soviet Union will not be afraid of any country. It didn't before, it won't be now, and it won't be in the future."

On this day, Karamanlis finally felt the fear from the Soviet giant bear. (To be continued.)