Soviet Union 1991

Although France and Germany are in the same political circle, this does not mean that the two countries have ended their feud with each other. The two countries came together in the 1960s and 1970s. First, the trend of economic globalization drove them from confrontation to cooperation, but the threat from the red camp in Eastern Europe made them realize that they must unite. Now the external pressure in Eastern Europe has weakened. Afterwards, the hidden discord between France and Germany naturally emerged.

In addition to the UK, which plays an offshore balancing hand, France and Germany both want to become the leaders of Europe, so they are stumbling upon each other within the framework of the EU. This deployment of strategic bombers is just an unsuccessful attempt between the two countries. Cooperation, especially when they heard that Serbia had agreed to the Soviet ballistic missile base plan, in order to seek their own security, the two countries sat together again to discuss how to deal with Yanayev's threat.

When Chirac met with Prime Minister Kohl, the two people looked obviously unnatural. A few days ago, they were arguing about who paid more money for the strategic bomber airport, and now they are coming together because of the cooperation between the Soviet Union and Serbia. Even at the negotiation table, the two of them were still mentally thinking about how to get the other party to pay a larger share.

President Chirac said, "I think it is necessary to establish a strategic bomber base in Croatia to deal with the threat from Serbia. Croatia is NATO's first outpost and springboard in Eastern Europe, and Serbia is the Soviet Union's last base in Eastern Europe. If it can be established in the Soviet Union Before the ballistic missiles are deployed, I think the Soviet Union will lose its last base."

"Do you know how much it costs to provoke a war? Prime Minister Chirac, and the Croatian nation is generally filled with anti-war sentiment. For them, after the goal of national independence is achieved, they do not want to continue to be in alliance with Yugoslavia There is a conflict in the Republic, so it is impossible for Croatia to provoke a war.”

Prime Minister Kohl refuted the absurdity of Chirac's view. In fact, not only does Croatia not want to conflict with Serbia anymore, but even Germany does not want to be involved in another war. It always supported the Croats during the Yugoslav civil war, and the Bosnian Serbs The independent Cole found that it was thankless in the end and not only did he not meet his expectations. A lot of weapons and funds were given away for free, and apart from launching a few bombings, France was completely enjoying the results of other incidents.

This made Cole extremely unbalanced. Why didn't Germany get any benefits from its money and effort in Yugoslavia? And France is sitting back and enjoying its success? Therefore, this strategic bomber deployment plan must make the stingy French people take out a sum of funds from their pockets in order to make Cole feel more balanced.

"So why should France pay the lion's share, while Germany is just sitting back and enjoying the gains?" The smell of gunpowder on the negotiating table became increasingly intense. Instead of retreating, Chirac became even more aggressive. Only by taking a tough stance to coerce Germany can he make this negotiation fair between the two countries.

"Germany's attitude is really disappointing. If there is no sincerity, we should simply give up this plan to deploy strategic bombers in Croatia. Of course, you Germans can do it alone. As long as you have strategic bombers, right? At worst, we will spend the whole day We all live under the threat and shadow of communism.”

Chirac finally got to the point that worried Cole, which was that Germany did not have strategic bombers. If it wanted to complete this plan, it had to turn to France or the United Kingdom. That's why President Chirac dared to threaten Germany in such an open and honest manner. Because of this matter, Germany is a country. Can't finish.

"So either we share all the expenses in half. Or we continue to spend it like this. It's up to you, Prime Minister Kohl." Chirac continued to add the straw that broke the camel's back to Kohl, because the new members of NATO country.

Germany has already aided Croatia with so many weapons. Terminating the aid at this time would mean that all Germany's previous investments would be in vain. This is something that Kerr cannot tolerate. The calculating Germans How could this incident lead to the failure of the deployment in Eastern Europe? He also wanted to absorb Croatia into the NATO system and become a new member against the Soviet Union.

"Germany is willing to pay a quarter of the cost. France will pay three-quarters of the cost, otherwise we will not agree to this project cooperation." After pondering, Prime Minister Kohl gave Germany's offer.

"But our bottom line in France is one-half, shared equally by both sides. So you can do whatever you want. If Germany is not willing, then I think there is no need for us to continue talking. Please excuse me, German Chancellor. "

Chirac stood up and left the meeting room. This was just a way for him to exert psychological pressure on his opponent until Cole began to panic. Chirac's goal was achieved. Sure enough, when he was about to leave, Cole suddenly stood up and said to Chirac, "Germany's bottom line is one-third, and we are willing to pay one-third of the cost. If France does not even agree to this condition, Then there is no need for us to continue to cooperate.”

Chirac turned around, looked at Cole's slightly panicked face, and finally showed a victorious smile. Sure enough, France is the winner in life who persists until the end.

"make a deal."

Chirac said that in order to prevent Germany from continuing to backstab people, France has also introduced a series of rules and regulations. For example, Germany can only use strategic bombers and other fighters after obtaining the approval of the French authorities. Of course, Germany can deploy its own fighters, but it needs to obtain the consent of both parties before using them.

Although it is a bit unpleasant, the purpose of deploying strategic bombers in Croatia has been achieved. It is much better to be taken advantage of than to get nothing. The Balkan Peninsula will be in a state of strategic balance for a long time. NATO has strategic bombers and the Soviet Union has ballistic missiles that can bomb any corner of Europe. After going around in circles, the political contest seems to have returned to the original place. But everyone knows that this seemingly even contest is the first step taken by the Soviet Union to conquer Eastern Europe.

Because the Soviet offensive did not end there. If Serbia only wanted to keep the last red base, then Yanayev used Serbia as a fulcrum to radiate and spread around and return to the sphere of influence in Eastern Europe. (To be continued.)