Soviet Union 1991

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Andrei Ilarionov was historically the chief economic adviser to Russian President Comrade Vladimir and his personal representative to the G8. His experience of serving Russian leaders spanned the Yeltsin-Chernomyrdin and two eras, which qualified him as a witness of Russia's post-socialist transition. This is why Yanayev took a fancy to him. In 1994, he resigned because he disagreed with the then government's economic policy of "economic shock therapy."

"The means used in the privatization of state-owned assets are not only very special, but also fundamentally wrong. The so-called 'loans for shares' that followed are also completely wrong. This measure was intended to gain support in the 1995 and 1996 elections. "There are many other examples of the use of economic policies to achieve political goals." Historically, Ilarionov's words touched on the deepest pain of Russia's transition, and it also happened when Yeltsin left office. caused quite a stir in the year.

Many economic experts believe that the distortion of the collusion of power and capital has caused Russia to experience the most unequal and monopolistic privatization process. The oligarchic economic structure represented by Khodorkovsky and others is based on this. formed on.

Ilarionov received a doctorate in economics during the planned economy era of Gorbachev, but he has an intuitive preference for free market policies and also emphasizes the active role of the government; but when it comes to political issues Ryzhkov seemed extremely cautious. Ryzhkov saw in him that the straightforward wisdom of economists and the boldness and shrewdness of politicians coexisted in him, and his conversation was more like that of a politician, just as Ilarionov once proudly said. Claiming that he has never lost a policy debate. Of course, sometimes victory comes at a heavy price, such as being kicked out of the government by Yeltsin.

The reason why Yanayev boldly uses him now is that his reform ideas tend to be what he wants, which is equivalent to leaving a seed for future Comrade Vladimir. The past few years of Yanayev's administration have been to lay the foundation for the future and place the right people in the right positions. This is also very important. In the future, these important gears serving the Red Empire will turn and become the deep driving force supporting the Soviet Union's advancement.

Secretary-General Lilvanu Lukman from Nigeria will have friendly talks with Ryzhkov and Ilarionov at the Capitol. Before the other party arrives, Ryzhkov told Ilarion Nov said, "Comrade Ilarionov, do you know anything about OPEC?"

"For countries that are not rich in oil resources, they are indeed very powerful. They can even influence the economic development of a country, which is not a good thing for European countries."

Ilarionov tilted his head, outlined the corners of his mouth, and burst into a sarcastic sneer. He stared at Ryzhkov and said disdainfully, "In the original Yom Kippur War, the United States wanted to enable the Israeli army to withstand Egypt and Syrian army, emergency supplies to Israel, when The angry Arab world imposed an oil embargo on the United States, Western Europe and Japan in 1973, which also contributed to the situation in the early 1970s when large Western oil conglomerates were suddenly at a loss when faced with a group of joint oil-producing countries. OPEC’s unscrupulousness.”

Then Ilarionov changed the topic and compared the differences with the Soviet Union, "But for the Soviet Union, there is no world organization that cannot be conquered. The so-called peace negotiations are not just because we hold the nuclear button in our hands, and there are also rich Oil resources? This is the Soviet Union’s confidence.”

Ilarionov stood in front of the door and straightened his tie a little. The attendant staff opened the door to the meeting, and Ilarionov walked into the meeting room with steady steps. Secretary-General Lukman, who was sitting on the sofa, suddenly stood up and greeted the other party.

On the surface, Ilarionov, as Yanayev’s personal economic adviser to the president, seems to have far less power than Ryzhkov, who has served as Chairman of the Council of Ministers. However, on another level, Yanayev’s influence on Iraq Leonov's appreciation cannot be underestimated.

"Hello, Secretary General Lukman."

Lukman shook hands with the two representatives in front of him and then began the informal meeting. He wanted to find out where the bottom line was for the Soviet Union and OPEC to advance and retreat together - although the Soviet Union had no chance of joining OPEC. But this does not mean that there is no deeper exchanges and cooperation between the two parties. Especially after they heard that the Soviet Union had discovered a super oil field in the Kara Sea, the Middle East countries became even more unstoppable.

In the future, when the two sides are about to face each other on the oil issue, it will only end in losses for both sides. It is better to sit down and negotiate and make peace and make money. Cut production without increasing production, this is OPEC's vision.

"OPEC is willing to fully respect the opinions of the Soviet Union on the issue of increasing and reducing oil production. The current chaotic international situation requires a strong order to stabilize it. Of course, what we are talking about is the issue of international oil prices. Now everyone knows that life is difficult. , but the more this happens, the more we should stick together to keep each other warm, instead of being suspicious of each other. "

Ilarionov calmly listened to the other party's narration, smiling and nodding from time to time, but in fact, he didn't have the slightest fondness for Lukman in his heart. Hug together for warmth? Where did you go during the oil crisis? When the Soviet Union was in trouble, no one stabbed them in the back.

"Although the Soviet Union has huge oil resources, its conditions are not as favorable as ours, so OPEC is the mainstream of the oil market. We all hope that both sides can realize this."

Lukeman changed the subject and tactfully said that even if they wanted to fight, the Soviet Union could not beat OPEC.

This made Rezhkov frown at the scene. This was purely a provocation to him. He moved his posture and glanced at Ilarionov on the side. The other party looked at Lukeman with a natural look, staring at him like a clown.

"So, Minister Lukeman thinks that if the two sides start a war over oil, it will be a situation where I lose and you win?"

The direct rhetorical question caught Lukeman off guard.

"That's not the case. Actually..."

Ilarionov shook his head and interrupted him, "There's nothing. Actually, I want to tell you that the Soviet Union will not negotiate with others on certain issues, and it doesn't bother to negotiate with others. When there is really nothing left to negotiate..."

Ilarionov pushed his hand forward and said coldly, "I hope you can remember the fate of Libya and Iraq."

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