Soviet Union 1991

Chirac has faced pressure from the European Union since secret talks between the United States and France were leaked. British Prime Minister Tony Blair, who has just exited the EU, is also thinking about a Mediterranean alliance. Everyone knows that the so-called Mediterranean Alliance is just a small circle of French political interests, but no major European country will tolerate France turning the Mediterranean into its own backyard. Adhering to Britain's centuries-old policy of being a troublemaker, Blair still wants to interfere in other people's internal affairs even after it has withdrawn from the European Union.

The British Foreign Secretary tried to negotiate with France to jointly build a Mediterranean circle of interests, but was firmly rejected by Chirac. The British Prime Minister, who had poured cold water on him, would naturally not give up the opportunity to suppress him. In addition to inducements, he also used the same coercion. Contact U.S. President Mario, hoping to work together to break into the small circle in France.

The Mediterranean Alliance has become the target of the fire, and this prestigious sea has become a battlefield for major forces.

They have no interest in winning over the Mediterranean countries and achieving common prosperity. They only need to use this opportunity to further open up Africa's raw material market to facilitate European and American plunder and commodity dumping. After all, there is a huge trade deficit there. How could the United States give up the opportunity?

On his way to the Mediterranean Alliance plan, Chirac was ambushed by swordsmen sent by the five gangsters.

The cold light is harsh and there are many crises.

Kohl has no interest in Chirac's southward policy. He only hopes that there will be no more troubles at a time when the EU is experiencing internal crises. Therefore, we strongly opposed Cole's plan to go south and prevented Spain and other countries from reaching a unanimous agreement.

However, Cole's obstruction did not succeed in stopping Chirac's ambitions.

On the contrary, it was Yanayev's foreign adviser, Dobrynin, who contacted Jospin first.

As the first person to propose the plan to carve up the Mediterranean and the president's foreign adviser, he naturally needs to handle this kind of thing. So it's no surprise that Jospin turned up in Paris.

Paris is not only a romantic and fashionable city, but also a battlefield where no gunpowder can be seen in the eyes of current political leaders.

However, choosing to appear at the Paris Conference at such a delicate time would make anyone think that the Soviet Union had other agendas. The calm Jospin had already seen the conspiracy of this gentle diplomat. After all, he spent most of his life wiping the Soviet Union's butt.

A living fossil who lived from the Khrushchev era to the Yanayev administration. He was involved in the Cuban Missile Crisis. He once helped Brezhnev cover up scandals at the top of Moscow in front of Nixon. He entered the world during the Gorbachev era. Central Secretary's Office.

This man, known as the Soviet Kissinger, has an unfathomable conspiracy beneath his gentle appearance.

His appearance on a certain occasion definitely has a hidden purpose.

When France and the Soviet Union held separate talks, Dobrynin mentioned the plan for the Mediterranean Union, and it was time to throw out the Soviet "interest" and express support for the Mediterranean Union.

"If I understand that EU countries want a piece of the pie, I don't understand why Moscow is interested in the Mediterranean Union?"

French Prime Minister Jospin stared at Dobrynin in front of him and asked with vigilance, "Besides, Moscow has no intersection with the Mediterranean at all, and your latest fleet is also staying in the Black Sea. Therefore, the Mediterranean is only the former interest of Western and Southern European countries. The Soviet Union has no chance of getting involved in this area."

Jospin made it clear from the beginning that it is impossible for the Soviet Union to intervene, no matter what your reasons are.

"Besides, we have withstood the pressure from the United States, Britain and Germany, so Moscow has no chance. Even if the Barcelona process is ultimately shelved, we will not rashly let others join."

Dobrynin pushed up his glasses and showed a politician's signature smile. He noticed that Jospin's left hand was tapping the table absently. This action clearly told me that the other party was a little nervous.

Whether it was expectation or fear, Dobrynin only fully understood after the trial.

So he began to test the other party's attitude.

"Oh, really?"

Dobrynin made a movement of leaning forward, raised his head slightly to look at Jospin's face, and said, "But can France resist the profit drive of turning the Mediterranean into its own backyard? As far as I know , for this reason, some feuding countries are willing to put aside their hatred and sit at the negotiation table to discuss issues. In other words, their attitudes are changing. After all, there are only eternal interests in politics, and there are no eternal enemies. Prime Minister Pan also knows this very well.”

"Germany is running its own EU market and has no interest in your little moves. The United Kingdom and the United States, which want a piece of the pie, want to intervene in the Union Bank of the Mediterranean plan. Do you think France can really stop the five permanent members of the Security Council from joining forces with China, Britain and the United States? "

The embarrassment that appeared on Jospin's face was not unexpected. He leaned back slightly, tilted his head and said, "Listen to my advice, Prime Minister Jospin. Even if you can't stop the United States and Britain from joining in the end, It is much better to have the Soviet Union in your club than to face two great powers alone."

Jospin smiled bitterly after hearing Dobrynin's answer, and he asked tentatively, "Franco-Russian alliance?"

Dobrynin nodded, "To be precise, it should be the Franco-Soviet Alliance."

"You've felt it too, right?"

Dobrynin looked mysterious and lowered his voice, "The EU may collapse at any time now. Once the EU collapses, it will be the time for the rise of the Mediterranean Union. Of course, you can choose to do nothing and would rather watch your own European raw material market. Being eroded bit by bit by the United States and unable to do anything.”

"you……"

Jospin frowned, feeling displeased by Dobrynin's "curse". But what the other party said was completely true. First, he did not have the capital to run the alliance independently. Second, the alliance was established to expand its influence in North Africa and regain profits. Third, and most importantly, the United States is messing with the situation in the Mediterranean and trying to profit from it.

"We are not saying that we have to force you to establish an alliance and then join the game. The Soviet Union is not the United States and will not take advantage of it."

Dobrynin was very sincere. He hoped that the other party could understand that the Soviet Union really had no intention of joining the Mediterranean.

Because the short-term profits gained by the Soviet Union's intervention in the Mediterranean were far less than those of the other three countries, in the long term, the Soviet Union, which had obtained the joint trusteeship of the Turkish Straits, could further influence the red power in the Mediterranean.

Then dye it red.

Politics, war, or blood.

"We only hope that when President Chirac is unable to stop the attacks of Britain and France, we hope that the Soviet Union can become France's ally and jointly deal with our enemies within the framework of the Mediterranean. That's all."

Dobrynin had finished speaking. He crossed his arms and looked at the other party who fell into silence. He smiled and said, "It's up to you, Prime Minister Jospin."

Of course, Jospin could not decide such a big issue alone. He needed to go back to discuss with Chirac. But Dobrynin's proposal clearly convinced him. If France was unable to resist the United States' seizure of North Africa's raw material market and its financial offensive advantage, then it would be particularly necessary to win over the Soviet Union politically.

"I'll go back and think about it, Mr. Dobrynin."

Jospin still gave a negative answer on the spot. He was very hesitant in his answer because he wanted to know more about Chirac's attitude and how he would view this matter.

President Chirac, who was enjoying afternoon tea and warm sunshine on the window sill of the Elysee Palace, received a call from Jospin. The other party told him that the Soviet Union had put forward a proposal that was not too tempting, but was very safe.

"Inviting the Soviet Union into the fold when France was unable to prevent an American invasion?"

Chirac did not answer after hearing this, but fell into deep thought.

The best plan for the Mediterranean Alliance first is for France to reject all ambitious powers and use its plans to establish a closed circle. This small circle can protect France's interests.

But the fact is that France not only has no money, but also needs to face the gaze of three major powers, and they will not let go of the opportunity to invade. The only safety risk is that one of them is willing to form an alliance with him.

"We have not yet decided what to do. We will give them a reply later after the cabinet meeting is held."

It seems that the second round of negotiations can be postponed.

In order to win over the world, Jospin specifically postponed the second meeting between France and the Soviet Union.

"Treating allies as thieves to defend yourself is a virtue that France's successive leaders have never been very broad-minded."

Dobrynin was still a little aggrieved when he walked out of the meeting room. The results of this meeting were not as fruitful as he had imagined. France is fiercely protective of its small circle in the Mediterranean, but refuses to give in even a single step.

When Dobrynin called the Kremlin office, it was somewhat beyond Yanayev's expectations.

"Haven't the stupid French guys figured out that only we can save them?"

Yanayev said disdainfully on the phone, "And what we put forward is just a concept. If the timid France gives us this answer, it seems that the Americans will have to reason with France. Your Paris The journey can come to an end for now.”

They leaked secrets to exert pressure without reaching an agreement. Both the Soviet Union and the United States used the same method to pressure the other party into submission.

"Do you need me to come back as soon as possible?"

Dobrynin was a little unwilling to admit defeat. He wanted to go back to advise the other party, but Yanayev gave a negative answer.

"There is no need to waste your time. Further discussion will only make the French people alert. Next, it should be the Americans' turn to come over and discuss this issue with Chirac or Jospin. We have no need to intervene. If France cannot withstand the pressure, He will naturally come to us."

Yanayev has a lot of good cards in his hand, he just needs to wait until the conditions are met.

If the magic demon really has no spine and kneels down, then the furry bear will be his first ally.

"OK."

Dobrynin had no choice but to accept his fate temporarily.

Hearing that the Soviet Union was also getting involved, the White House began to panic. Although I don’t know what Dobrynin said to Jospin when he went to the Paris Conference, but the fact that he has nothing to do with the Paris Conference will appear, which means that there must be an ulterior conspiracy behind it. Every Kremlin-minded politician blames him on conspiracy theories. There may have been a secret deal going on between the Soviet Union and France.

The President of the United States summoned Madeleine urgently, and he now needs to find out Yanayev's intentions.

"The Soviets are out to disrupt the situation again."

President Mario said in a straightforward manner, "Our goal has changed now. We need to get in touch with France as soon as possible. Let us make clear the terms between us."

"It feels like a bad Black Friday to hear such news."

Madeleine echoed, and then asked, "But President Mario, isn't it very unlikely that France can complete the Mediterranean Alliance?"

Mario nodded, "I'm afraid that Chirac, that idiot, will start this plan in a fit of rage. After all, the Soviet Union and France have been flirting with each other. If the two cooperate to provide funding for this project, even if it is an immature project, the United States will have no chance to intervene."

"The Soviet Union must have discovered something about this project, so they want to take advantage of it. We can't fall behind them."

Adhering to the policy of opposing the Soviet Union at every turn, Mario must take down this project before the Soviet Union.

President Mario, with his hands in his pockets, said, "Recently, there are bills in my country about restricting real estate loans and improving the medical system that need to be voted on by Congress. Vice President Gore cannot carry the responsibility alone. I hope you can become the president's special envoy again and go to France."

President Mario paused and said seriously, "This time I hope you can throw all your chips out. France will not refuse our request."

Madeleine nodded. She was ready. This kind of behind-the-scenes deal gradually became familiar, and dealing with the Soviet Union also changed from a tough attitude at the beginning to cautious later.

There is nothing more terrible than a madman who wants to go to war at the slightest disagreement. If things finally fall into an unsolvable deadlock, they will look for opportunities to start from political conflicts.

It turns out that they are a terrible nation that likes to drink vodka in one hand and hold the nuclear button in the other. Even President Bush's evaluation of Yanaev is a rational and terrible madman.

President Mario's eyes became sharp. If France is still unwilling to agree, he will prepare for the worst.

"By the way, if France is unwilling to cooperate with the United States, then we will disrupt all Soviet plans and completely mess up this plan."

"I can't get it."

"They can't get it either." (To be continued.)8