Soviet Union 1991

Third update, the target of 9,000 words has been completed

Yanayev didn't have much feelings for Bulgaria, and he didn't have any feelings for this dramatically changed Eastern European country just because he inherited the memory of his original owner. Bulgaria, which only became a European member in 2004, is somewhat eager to jump into the political circle of NATO in this era. After all, despite the great changes in Eastern Europe, the strength of the Soviet Union is still there. The whole of Bulgaria trembles in shades of red as soon as a polar bear stretches out its paws.

On the contrary, Yanayev was somewhat fortunate that Agis would not debut as a singer until two years later. It was not until 2005 that he participated in Bulgarian political activities and became a member of the Bulgarian National Assembly. Otherwise, when Yanayev sees him, he really can't help but impulsively shoot the Bulgarian Demon King in the head.

However, just before Yanayev was about to visit Bulgaria, the US Secretary of State took the lead in secretly meeting with the newly appointed Bulgarian President Peter Stoyanov. After learning the lesson, US Secretary of State Madeleine showed a very affable attitude this time. , she promised Bulgarian President Stoyanov that the United States would assist Bulgarian tanks and armored vehicles. Help them upgrade their active armed forces.

"The United States is willing to support the M1A1 main battle tank and help Bulgaria update its previous T55 main battle tank to form a strong army combat capability. Moreover, this part of military assistance will also enable Bulgaria to become the army with the strongest military power in Eastern European countries."

However, Bulgarian President Stoyanov's attitude is somewhat ambiguous. First of all, the vast majority of the Bulgarian Army's service is Soviet-style equipment left over from the Soviet Union, and the combat system is also the Soviet combat system. It is very different from that of NATO countries.

Secondly, there is the issue of logistical support. Once American equipment is put into service, it means that Bulgaria's logistics will have an additional burden. For Bulgaria, this burden is more about the choice of active equipment. Whether to maintain the previous Soviet system or fall into the embrace of the American system due to political factors.

That’s why Bulgaria has such a cautious attitude towards US military assistance. There are a series of political purposes behind each kind of assistance. Now Bulgaria is in a period of unclear attitude towards the deployment of US anti-missile systems, so Stoyanov We will wait and see what happens and postpone this part of the assistance. Anyway, for Bulgaria, there is nothing to lose.

What he was even more curious about was why the Soviet Union had been silent while the United States had been making frequent moves in Eastern Europe recently. As the president of a small country surviving in the cracks, Stoyanov has keen insight. He had a premonition that the Soviet Union would definitely make big moves next, otherwise the United States would not be so eager to win over him.

He needs to wait until the Soviet Union takes action, and then take a look at the trump cards of both sides.

Stoyanov did not wait long. Just after Madeleine returned from Bulgaria's visit without success, Yanayev paid a state visit to Bulgaria. But this time Yanayev went to Sofia not to negotiate terms with Stoyanov, but to warn him. Whether to be pro-Soviet or pro-American is a matter of life and death for Bulgaria.

This was also the first time Yanayev showed off his new Air Force One in front of the world, the IL-96 aircraft, which replaced the 62 and became the symbol of travel for Soviet leaders. When Yanayev appeared on Bulgarian soil, he was personally received by the Bulgarian president. This kind of pomp is very rare. Even when the US Secretary of State visited Bulgaria, he was only responsible for receiving the foreign minister.

On the one hand, it may be due to the fear of the powerful military power of the Soviet Union. As a former communist country, although Bulgaria has changed its flag, it still cannot get rid of its subtle relationship with the Soviet Union. Although Stoyanov believes that joining NATO is the way forward for Bulgaria.

Yanayev held the hand of the smiling man in front of him. As the president of Bulgaria, Yanayev had long been dissatisfied with his ambiguous attitude. He just used this anti-missile system incident to punish Bulgaria. Shock Romania who is also ready to take action.

Want to become a member of NATO and be willing to serve as a pawn of the United States? You also have to step over the corpses of millions of Soviet armored troops first.

During the talks and exchanges at the Presidential Palace, Yanayev did not say any polite words about long live the friendship between the two countries and promote economic cooperation and exchanges. Instead, he asked a very direct question, "What is the progress of the recent negotiations between Bulgaria and the United States?" To what extent? Have you agreed to deploy it against the Soviet Rocket Force missile units in the Odessa area of ​​Ukraine?”

Stoyanov looked a little embarrassed. He didn't expect Yanayev to be so direct and ask such a question right away. He laughed dryly and asked the other party somewhat unpleasantly, "Is General Secretary Yanayev trying to interfere in Bulgaria's foreign policy when he said these words?"

"Of course not. In fact, we have always shown extraordinary respect for Bulgaria. Not only Bulgaria, we have also shown unusual tolerance for the countries that have rebelled in the Eastern European socialist camp." Yanayev smiled elegantly. "Otherwise, the Soviet Union would have launched a war in 1991, and the torrent of steel would have been attacking westward. Not to mention Eastern Europe, not even Central Europe would have been able to survive."

Yanayev's stern tone made Stoyanov take a breath. He did not expect that Yanayev would be so direct. This was completely inconsistent with the routine of diplomatic situations. The last person who dared to speak like this still has his grave in the Novodevichy Cemetery, and his tombstone is painted black on one side and white on the other.

"With all due respect, General Secretary Yanayev, is this a threat to Eastern European countries?" Stoyanov's tone gradually became more severe, "We are not afraid of war at all. In fact, Bulgaria has now found Asylum, protection against Soviet intercontinental missiles.”

"Oh?" Yanayev said with a smile, "Are you talking about the deployment of the anti-missile system that has not been negotiated with the United States? I forgot to tell you, do you know why the United States is eager to use military assistance to win you over? Then It's because the Soviet Union's new generation of missiles is about to enter service, and the Americans have discovered that their anti-missile systems have no defensive effect on our missiles. If you follow this idea forward. If you do the math, you will find that everything becomes more reasonable. They are worried about Bulgaria returning to the Iron Curtain camp, so they will come up with ways to strengthen your military strength. In fact, adding a few m1a1 tanks is not for Bulgaria. There is no increase, is there? When Bulgaria can have the M1A1 armored division, then you will have the opportunity to become an army power in Eastern Europe."

Yanayev's straightforward statement made Stoyanov a little confused. At first, he did not believe what the other party said, thinking that he was just deliberately alarmist to confuse the audience. But after he heard the next words, Stoyanov couldn't laugh anymore.

"First of all, why has the United States been urging Bulgaria to complete the anti-missile system deal recently? Americans who know the inside story will certainly not tell you that the Soviet Union is preparing to put into service a weapon that can attack the anti-missile system."

Of course, Yanayev did not explain to the other party that the range of Iskander is only 500 kilometers, but it is far enough to deal with countries that have deployed anti-missile systems, because the anti-missile system cannot directly detect the Iskander missile when it falls. In response, it can be said that Iskander is a missile designed to destroy the anti-missile system they deployed.

Moreover, the Iskander missile can also maneuver to avoid the attack of interceptor missiles. According to the function of the enemy's anti-missile system, it can choose the opportunity to launch ballistic missiles or cruise missiles, or simply launch these two tactical missiles with different flight trajectories at the same time, allowing the United States to The anti-missile system deployed by China in Europe is extremely difficult to defend against and cannot be parried. The Iskander missiles that may be deployed in Kaliningrad in the future can destroy all missile defense systems in Europe within a radius of 500 kilometers within 5 minutes. The most terrible thing is that the Iskander missile can also carry tactical nuclear warheads.

Stoyanov was left speechless, "But..."

"Of course President Stoyanov can purchase anti-missile systems from the United States. After all, this is your foreign affairs, and the Soviet Union has no right to interfere. I just want President Stoyanov to understand one thing. The Soviet Union has many trump cards. We have never worried that an anti-missile system can lock the Soviet Union in Eastern Europe. It is a joke.”

Yanayev said confidently, "As long as we are willing, the Soviet armored forces can step over the corpses of Eastern and Central European countries and plant the hammer-and-sickle red flag directly on Buckingham Palace across the Channel in England!"

"Oh, by the way, our latest missiles in service can also carry nuclear warheads." Yanayev said calmly, "And the Soviet Union has always pursued the tactic of using nuclear weapons first."

Yanayev raised his hand and looked at his watch. Next, Marshal Ogarkov will conduct a semi-public experiment at the Bai-ko-Nur missile test site. It is announced that it is to test the Soviet A135 anti-aircraft missile. missile interception system, but in fact it is to disclose the existence of Iskander to other countries.

Soon this test with fraudulent purposes will once again scare all NATO countries, completely subverting their perceptions. There is nothing more terrifying than finding that you cannot intercept enemy missiles.

Moreover, it was a short-range missile capable of carrying tactical nuclear bombs. The Soviet Union almost took the aesthetics of violence to the extreme.

Yanayev said, "And I believe that in half a day, Bulgaria will regret the decision it has made." (To be continued.)