Soviet Union 1991

“Yesterday, the Barcelona Process achieved a new breakthrough in Paris, with leaders of Algeria, Morocco, Tunisia, Cyprus, Egypt, Israel, Jordan, Lebanon, Malta, Syria, Turkey and the Palestinian National Authority meeting to discuss economic development issues. A unanimous consensus was reached..."

Although it did not achieve Chirac's original purpose, it was also a new beginning and process. It was originally intended to have multiple fires in politics, economy, culture and national defense, but others seemed only willing to focus on the economic aspect, and the Mediterranean Bank plan This is the part that interests them the most.

France's greed did not exceed Yanayev's expectations. They agreed to support the World Bank and the International Monetary Fund and were ready to start the first project, the Mediterranean Bank Plan.

What surprised President Mario was the addition of the Soviet Union. It seemed that France realized that it would be difficult to challenge U.S. imperialism as a financial hegemon on its own, so it roped in the Soviet Union to maintain the balance of power.

Yanayev watched quietly. The next Mediterranean Alliance summit is the key. Leaders of various countries are waiting to see the final results. However, the joining of the Soviet Union and the United States has caused considerable opposition. There is always an uneasy feeling that "the foreign master Lafayette wants to build our railway".

The anti-American forces were naturally very wary of the United States joining in, but the Soviet regime that followed was not a fuel-saving lamp. Algerian President Liamina Zerouale even complained privately: "French President Chirac did not hesitate to bring in the two imperialist giants in order to raise funds to open a bank. I think the Union for the Mediterranean will not only It is a regional cooperation organization and is more likely to become a place for competition among major powers.”

Complaints are complaints, but in the face of the economic downturn, everyone hopes to receive loan assistance from the Mediterranean Bank. It is precisely for this reason that a group of politicians with different agendas gathered at this meeting to discuss their respective plans. future.

At the negotiating table, Moroccan Prime Minister Youssef took the lead. Even if he could tolerate the contradiction between Israel and the Islamic world, especially another ally, Palestine, he could not tolerate the intervention of the Soviet Union and the United States. One invaded Iraq, and the other vigorously suppressed the Musselinists in the country, and even planned an astonishing operation in Lebanon, using poison gas bombs to kill more than a hundred Hezbollah Front members on other people's soil.

Yanayev also has a nickname, the Red Sultan’s Whip.

This made Sultan Hassan II of Morocco feel very unhappy and even felt humiliated.

Syrian President Hafez stood on the side of the Soviet Union as always. In previous operations in Lebanon, the Syrian army helped the Soviet signal flag complete the rescue plan. In return, during the subsequent talks in Lebanon, the Soviet Union put pressure on the Arab world and the United Nations that supported Lebanese independence in order to maintain the Assad family's continued military presence.

From the beginning, the meeting was full of gunpowder. The first to attack was Moroccan Prime Minister Youssef, "We believe that as an Eastern European country, the Soviet Union is not qualified to participate in this Mediterranean Alliance negotiation. This is our internal affairs. Or does the Soviet Union think that it has a territory on the Mediterranean coast? "

"Of course not," Primakov replied honestly.

"That's it. In that case, what qualifications do you have to get involved?"

Youssef sneered at him, "President Chirac, I strongly urge the Soviet Union to withdraw from this negotiation. If the other party is unwilling to withdraw, I think the negotiation does not need to continue."

As soon as Morocco arrived, it showed off its power against the Soviet Union, which made the atmosphere at the negotiation table a bit awkward. Only Madeleine maintained a gloating smile, and there was no need to think that American instigation was behind this.

Hafez couldn't stand it, and he asked the other party, "Is Morocco here to negotiate or to disrupt the situation? We are sitting here today to seek common ground while reserving differences, not to accuse each other."

Youssef glanced at Hafez and mocked, "In the recent massacre in Lebanon, the Syrian army certainly contributed a lot to the murderers. This is also the first time I have seen a believer who speaks for outsiders. Has the Assad family become a Are you a Christian?"

"That's enough." President Chirac suddenly said, and everyone fell silent.

"We are sitting here for the sake of the stability of the situation in the Mediterranean region and the future economic development of the coastal countries, not for the sake of quarreling."

Youssef was still arrogant, "Either the Soviet Union withdraws, or Morocco withdraws. Our request is that simple."

After watching their wonderful performances, the silent Primakov finally spoke.

"If I remember correctly, the Kingdom of Morocco is a coastal Arab country in northwest Africa. It is bordered by the vast Atlantic Ocean to the west, faces Spain across the Strait of Gibraltar to the north, and strangles the gateway from the Mediterranean Sea to the Atlantic Ocean. It has a coastline of more than 1,700 kilometers. It has been owned since ancient times. It has an important historical position, so it is also a battleground for military strategists. Whoever controls your country is equivalent to controlling the entire Mediterranean, right? "

Primakov's rhetorical question caught the Moroccan prime minister off guard. He asked, "Then what?"

Primakov did not talk to him, but continued on by himself, "The Soviet Union owns a Black Sea Fleet and has obtained joint trusteeship of the Turkish Strait. In other words, we have access to the Mediterranean and the Black Sea. between tickets.”

Something was wrong with the atmosphere, and they were vaguely aware of what Primakov was going to say next.

"The Black Sea Fleet also has Slava-class and Kirov-class cruisers, and improved Golden Eagle large anti-submarine ships. It seems that no navy in North African countries can stop the Soviet fleet from cruising in the Mediterranean alone."

"Our fleet has confronted the most terrible enemy in the Arabian Sea, captured enemy submarines in the Arctic Ocean in 1993, and collided with invading destroyers in the Pacific Ocean."

Threat, Yusufi regretted it, he could even feel the cordial greetings from the Slava-class and Kirov-class.

Yusufi tried to ask the US representative for help, but the other party had an attitude of indifference.

It's over!

This is a trap.

He was used by the Americans.

He wanted to refute the other party, but was interrupted by the other party.

"We firmly believe that no one can stop the pace of the Red Navy. We have a huge red fleet. So where is Morocco's political capital?"

The last sentence is a pun.

"Morocco wants to stop the Black Sea Fleet from advancing, just try it!" (To be continued.)