Soviet Union 1991

The third update

During Comrade Primakov's visit to Poland, a new round of live-fire exercises and training began between the Ukrainian Autonomous Region and the Polish border. After the Eighth Guards Army withdrew from East Germany to Ukraine, although its strength was greatly weakened due to economic problems, it still retained considerable strength. √Since Comrade Primakov was negotiating in Warsaw, the Soviet army could not sit idle, so it simply let the 27th Guards Motorized Infantry Division and the 65th Independent Tank Regiment perform a stunning show on the border.

The Soviet Union's attitude was so direct, if you don't cooperate, you can do whatever you want.

The plane was crossing the border between Ukraine and Berlin, and soon Primakov's special plane would land on Polish soil to visit Poland.

Comrade Primakov, who was on the Il-96 passenger plane, was a little nervous. After all, this should have been done by Comrade Dobrynin, who was always responsible for the preparation of diplomatic meetings between Soviet leaders. At most, he was just an international policy consultant. It was a difficult question whether he could successfully reach an agreement when he was asked to negotiate with the arrogant Poles.

However, Yanaev's determination forced Primakov to accept the task. On the Il-96 passenger plane, Primakov's palms began to sweat. After taking a few deep breaths, his mood slowly calmed down.

In fact, Primakov didn't know that after the news of his visit to Warsaw spread, Dobrynin asked Yanaev why he chose Comrade Primakov.

However, Yanayev's answer made Dobrynin feel that it was unfathomable and meaningful. "Negotiation and cooperation are all about deception. If I went to Poland, Kwasniewski, who was used to my negotiation strategies and tactics, would have thought of a countermeasure. If Comrade Primakov visited Warsaw and made a secret agreement, Kwasniewski would never guess where our chess pieces would go next."

"This is a victory without routines."

Yanayev deliberately showed a smug smile. In fact, he had already arranged a series of behind-the-scenes work behind the scenes. Comrade Primakov was just making a situation. Any routine that Poland might use was within Primakov's calculations.

Since Yanayev had arranged everything behind the scenes, Dobrynin didn't need to emphasize anything deliberately. Just let it go.

Kwasniewski received Primakov in the living room of the Prime Minister's Office. The two sides had a "friendly" meeting after meeting.

"Ambassador Primakov, welcome to Poland." President Kwasniewski's "friendliness" seemed a bit stingy. He didn't have much good feelings towards the Soviet Union now, not to mention that the British and Americans had visited him separately before, and at the same time mentioned the plan to assist the German Democratic Republic Army.

"President Kwasniewski, I think the purpose of this trip to Warsaw has been made very clear by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs." After Primakov sat down, he immediately got to the point. After all, he had talked and laughed with the leaders of Western countries. A small Polish president could not stump Primakov on the spot, but he didn't have any specific strategic measures now, and didn't know how far Yanayev wanted to go.

"I'm not very clear." Kwasniewski asked knowingly, "If there is anything I don't understand, I hope Ambassador Primakov can say it himself."

This time Poland decided to avoid the topic no matter what happened, that is, not to confront him head-on.

Primakov nodded seriously and said, "That's right. Regarding this joint opening of a 'humanitarian' aid channel with Poland on the German border to send aid supplies to the war zone in eastern Germany, we hope to get the support of the Polish authorities to allow us to open such a channel."

"And in exchange, the Soviet Union will provide Warsaw with a low-interest loan to alleviate Poland's economic problems. Aren't you always trapped by economic weakness and always hovering outside the threshold of the European Union?"

Kwasniewski didn't speak, because Primakov's answer shocked him. What is this, Britain, the United States and the Soviet Union are collectively making trouble? Why are even the requirements and conditions put forward exactly the same? Allow humanitarian supplies to pass through the Polish border? Agree to provide Poland with a low-interest loan?

Kwasniewski is not a fool. He certainly knows what the humanitarian aid supplies Primakov is talking about. Maybe it's SAM anti-aircraft missiles, AT-4 anti-tank missiles, piles of Kalashnikov rifles and countless ammunition. You say these things are for refugees? Ghosts will believe it.

That's why Britain, the United States and the Soviet Union were so generous in providing Poland with a low-interest loan. They all wanted to screw the Federal Republic of Germany.

Kwasniewski was glad that he had learned about the secret dealings behind the three world giants earlier. If he had entered the EU framework again without knowing it, the Polish economy would have gone bankrupt and he would not have been able to climb out of the hole.

It was too insidious.

Thinking of this, Kwasniewski coughed and put on a serious expression, "So how much loan is the Soviet Union willing to provide to Poland?"

"One hundred and seventy-six million dollars." Primakov slightly lowered the offer. He wanted to find out where Kwasniewski's bottom line was, and then he could raise the price in a targeted manner. No one would quote their bottom price at the beginning, especially in this situation.

"The loan you quoted is too low." Kwasniewski shook his head.

Primakov was stunned for a moment. Poland was the first country he had seen that was so arrogant in lending these days.

He said the American offer without hesitation, "Do you know how much the World Bank is willing to lend? Five hundred million US dollars, and enjoy the treatment of low-interest loans. The UK has provided 200 million pounds. Note that it is an investment in pounds. If Ambassador Primakov's expected price in his heart is not as good as this price, I think you should forget it."

After speaking, Kwasniewski pointed to his heart, and then to Primakov, who was sitting on the sofa opposite, did you mean you have any other cards to play?

"Oh? Really? The World Bank actually quoted you such a high price." Primakov appeared calm on the surface, but in fact, his heart was already turbulent. He didn't know that the Americans had already gotten involved. The current situation was to try to control it within the scope of his control and completely reverse it.

However, Kvashiniewski really shouldn't have revealed this key information to Primakov, so that Primakov had the opportunity to fight back. A bold idea had already formed in his mind. If Kvashiniewski refused to cooperate, he could even threaten the other party in return.

"The Soviet Union's maximum offer is 189 million US dollars. We will not pay a penny more."

Primakov's tone was very firm. "I will stop here today. If you think it is worth it, we can cooperate. If you think it is not worth it, there is nothing to say between us."

"Then I think there is nothing to say between us. Poland has always had a clear position on the issue of Germany." Kwasniewski pointed to the door. He didn't like Primakov's arrogant tone. In his opinion, these Russians are here to cause trouble.

"Ambassador Primakov, I tell you, don't think about making trouble in Warsaw."

Primakov did not get up from the sofa, he just made a pause gesture, still smiling and said, "Wait a minute, President Kwasniewski, maybe after listening to what I am going to say next, you will change your previous opinion."

"Really, do you think the Soviet Union did not prepare a small gift for you during the trip to Warsaw?"

As soon as the voice fell, the presidential assistant came in from outside the door and forcibly interrupted the conversation between the two. He approached Kwasniewski and said a few words, and Kwasniewski's face suddenly became ugly.

Primakov knew that Yanayev's plan was successful, and he also cooperated and said, "Look, we are here to make trouble, so now you want me to tell you what the small gift prepared by the Soviet Union is?" (To be continued.)8