Soviet Union 1991

First update

Even Anatoly Dobrynin did not expect that he would have a chance to come back after retiring for nearly five years. When the special car sent by the Kremlin to pick him up stopped in front of the villa, Dobrynin knew that his time had finally come.

Dobrynin served as the former Soviet Union's ambassador to the United States for 25 years since 1962, and participated in the preparations for all the highest-level meetings between the leaders of the United States and the Soviet Union during the Cold War. He also served as the United Nations Under-Secretary-General for Political and Security Council Affairs. He played an important role in saving the world from a nuclear disaster during the Cuban Missile Crisis in October 1962. For diplomacy between the United States and the Soviet Union, Dobrynin once existed as a link.

Unfortunately, he retired from Moscow before Shevardnadze hanged himself and failed to become the Soviet Union's foreign minister. This was Dobrynin's only regret, but when the Kremlin summoned him again, it meant that Dobrynin's opportunity had come. He wanted to prove to the outside world (no one) that this former Soviet ambassador to the United States was still as good as ever.

Indeed, Yanaev used Dobrynin's connections to conduct emergency consultations when the Asia-Pacific crisis was about to get out of control. This is no longer the Bush era. When Mario, who was hostile to the Soviet Union, came to power, the policies of the Gorbachev era had changed. The only thing that has not changed is the American connections accumulated during the Dobrynin era.

"What is this? Let me serve as General Secretary Yanaev's international affairs adviser again?" When he heard that the Kremlin wanted to use Dobrynin again, he felt very complicated. He originally thought that the Kremlin would reuse him again, but he didn't expect that he would appear as an international affairs adviser. This was just a sinecure in the Central Political Bureau Secretariat, far from being a real job. The tempting position of foreign minister he longed for.

"You want me to accompany Prime Minister Pavlov on a visit to South Korea?" Dobrynin was stunned. He didn't expect that the first thing he would do after resuming his position as an international affairs consultant would be to visit South Korea. Yanayev's move obviously made Dobrynin a little puzzled, and he didn't know what he was going to do.

"Yes, accompany Prime Minister Pavlov to visit South Korea, Comrade Dobrynin, this is your first task." Yanayev raised his head and saw the other party's hesitant expression, and continued, "I know what you want to say, what is the meaning of all this, right?"

"Yes." Dobrynin, who was seen through everything, admitted honestly, "I have always been a liaison between the United States and the Soviet Union. Now I am asked to visit South Korea, where I am not familiar with affairs. I want to know What does the General Secretary want me to do? "

Yanayev pointed his finger at his eyes and said seriously, "Look at and understand the situation in the Asia-Pacific region. After all, you have retired from your previous position for five years. When you just took over, you need to learn more, especially the recent Soviet Union's movements in the Asia-Pacific region. "

Dobrynin was stunned. He noticed this when he read the Moscow Daily before. There were obviously more reports on the Asia-Pacific region than the previous reports on European affairs, and they all existed in the form of headlines. Thinking of the recent unrest in the Straits region, Dobrynin felt that Yanaev's words contained a deeper meaning.

Asia-Pacific? Does it mean that Yanayev has other actions? Dobrynin has been the Soviet ambassador to the United States for so many years, and he still has some vision. . Yanaev just wanted Dobrynin to see the current situation in the Asia-Pacific region clearly, so that he could better serve as an information liaison between the United States and the Soviet Union.

Seeing the other party's frowning and thoughtful expression, Yanaev knew that Dobrynin had figured out something. He sighed and asked, "Have you figured it out, Comrade Dobrynin?"

"Is General Secretary Yanaev preparing to negotiate with the United States on Asia-Pacific affairs? So he hopes that I can better serve as a middleman?" Dobrynin answered hesitantly. He didn't know whether this answer met the passing standard in Yanaev's eyes.

"I guess so... Anyway, a conflict may break out in the Asia-Pacific region sooner or later. At that time, the Soviet Union is likely to serve as an intermediate mediator, so Comrade Dobrynin's previous diplomatic negotiation experience becomes particularly important. This is why I chose you instead of the newly appointed Soviet ambassador to the United States. Your experience can avoid a terrible conflict and allow the Soviet Union to win this silent contest in a decent way. "

Yanayev's shocking words frightened Dobrynin. A conflict broke out in the Asia-Pacific region? Could it be referring to the war between the United States, China and the Soviet Union?

"War is the most helpless means to solve political problems, so far, the leaders of the United States, China and the Soviet Union still have a certain degree of insight and will not tear their faces on this issue. Although the Mario government has always shown a very tough attitude, from the perspective of national interests, they will not continue to argue on this issue. It's just that neither side has found a good step to take a step back. The Soviet Union wants to sell enough arms and win over its own forces among the Asia-Pacific countries before both sides take a step back. "

Dobrynin finally figured out why the Soviet Union suddenly cooperated with Japan to develop an anti-ship missile system. It turned out that all the purposes revolved around this point.

After Yanaev said this, many of the problems that had been entangled with Dobrynin before were solved.

"I understand what the General Secretary meant. He wanted me to understand the political dynamics among Asian countries and determine the position and attitude of each country on this crisis. Fortunately, when I act as a liaison between the United States and the Soviet Union, I will have more intelligence on hand that can be used as bargaining chips." After understanding this clearly, Dobrynin knew what he should do.

"One more thing, Comrade Dobrynin."

When the newly appointed international affairs adviser was about to leave, Yanaev suddenly said behind him, "If you can successfully solve this matter, the Central Committee will consider the wish you have always wanted to realize. In fact, you are really wronged in Gorbachev's hands."

Dobrynin paused at the door of the office. He clenched his fists. For the first time in the past five years, he, who had been disheartened, burned his fighting spirit and ambition.

"Don't let the Soviet Union down, Comrade Dobrynin."

Dobrynin answered firmly, "I will never let the organization down, General Secretary Yanaev." (To be continued.)

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