Soviet Union 1991

Second update

News of the Soviet Union's sudden visit to Vietnam spread like wildfire. The Soviet Union, which has become increasingly close to China recently, has almost forgotten the existence of this socialist brother. Even North Korea has a much higher sense of existence than Vietnam. In this regard, Chairman Li Ducying was very surprised. ￥f，

But he didn’t know that this time the Soviet Union went to Vietnam not to greet others, but with an attitude of censure. After all, France’s small actions in Libya made Yanayev very unhappy, which in turn implicated the recent relationship with France. A close socialist follower.

The relationship between the Soviet Union and Vietnam has been cold in recent years. Le Duc Anh was originally worried about the Soviet Union selling large cruisers to China, so when France offered an olive branch, he did not hesitate to accept it. He believed that Vietnam during the reform and opening up period should not target the declining Soviet Union, but should actively integrate with the rich countries in Southeast Asia.

Moreover, Yanayev does not care about issues such as the port of call provided by Vietnam for the Soviet fleet in Cam Ranh Bay. He only knows that Vietnam cannot break away from the Soviet Union. Without the protection of the Soviet Union, Vietnam can only be cannon fodder. Western world? Following the example of peaceful evolution in Eastern Europe, Vietnam does not dare to get too close to other countries, and Western countries only regard Vietnam as a pawn that can drain value.

This is why the Soviet Union can remain overbearing, but Vietnam can only be submissive. Without the support of the Soviet Union, there would be no trouble in Vietnam. Under such circumstances, Yanayev met with Vietnam's President Le Duc Anh. This time he was not here for a friendly visit, but came directly to prosecute. Ask the other party why they want to purchase French ships. This is simply a betrayal of socialism.

Chairman Li Duc An was stunned by the sudden accusation. He didn't understand why Yanayev lost his temper at him. If the Soviet Union hadn't sold the heavy cruiser to China, there would have been no rift in the relationship between Vietnam and the Soviet Union.

Li Deying's tone was a bit gloomy, with a hint of threat in his tone, "I don't understand what Chairman Yanayev means. Since the Soviet Union sold heavy cruisers to China, this means that it is funding Vietnam's enemies. There is a limit to our tolerance for betraying our allies. Don’t forget that the Soviet Union’s military ports in Southeast Asia were provided by Vietnam. Without Vietnam, the Soviet Union would not even have a foothold in Southeast Asia!”

"So?" Yanayev said unhurriedly, "So you are now planning to find another powerful French ally to squeeze the Soviet Union away from Southeast Asia? You are very courageous and courageous, Chairman Li Ducying, but you Have you ever thought about what achievements Vietnam could achieve without the support of the Soviet Union?”

Li Duc Anh crossed his legs and replied unhurriedly, "We are not a member of the Soviet Union. The future of Vietnam is decided in our hands!"

"However, the Soviet Union still has the opportunity to influence Vietnam's future. Do you believe it?"

Yanayev said this unexpectedly, which made the Vietnamese chairman feel a little ridiculous. Does the Soviet Union influence the future of Vietnam? What qualifications did the Soviet Union have? The Pacific Fleet in the Far East? After the military base in Cam Ranh Bay is abolished, the Soviet Union will no longer have this midway ship supply line.

Chairman Li Ducying is a smart man. It would be a mistake to bring some things to the table openly. Just let the other party understand what he means. However, just saying it will make both parties feel embarrassed.

But Yanayev seemed not to care about Li Ducying's threat at all. He just said slowly, "What if the Soviet Union's new friend in Southeast Asia is Cambodia?"

Cambodia? Li Deying's eyes widened, as if Yanayev had brought back a painful memory.

In 1978, the Vietnamese army concentrated on using 18 army divisions, 15 regiments, and 1 aviation division, with a total of more than 200,000 troops to launch a full-scale invasion of Cambodia. In 1988, the Soviet Union stopped aiding Vietnam due to its own economic deterioration. At this time, Vietnam's economic growth was stagnant due to years of war. Inflation reached 1,000% in 1988 alone. Finally, under heavy economic pressure , had to suspend the war of aggression against Cambodia.

At that time, the Soviet Union also spent a lot of financial resources in funding Vietnam. The Cambodia-Vietnam War was basically an out-and-out proxy war between China and the Soviet Union, and a smaller version of the war to break the Soviet Union's strategic encirclement of China. China has always regarded the Soviet Union's withdrawal from Afghanistan and urging Vietnam to withdraw its troops from Cambodia as one of the basic conditions for the normalization of Sino-Soviet relations. Yanayev also took advantage of the weakening of Soviet-Vietnamese relations and the large-scale disarmament in the Far East to target the United States, thus achieving the friendly relations between China and the Soviet Union.

Moreover, the Cambodia-Vietnam War was also a huge drain on the Soviet Union. At that time, the Soviet Union spent at least 3 million rubles per day in Afghanistan, Vietnam and other places. The huge economic burden still frightens the Soviet Union. Now Yanayev has focused his main energy on the oil-rich Middle East, ruthlessly plundering the wealth of the Middle East world, and no longer has the energy to pursue the dream of strategically encircling China. .

"After 1989, the relationship between Vietnam and Cambodia has not improved much, right?" Yanayev said word by word, "Of course Vietnam can sever relations with the Soviet Union and take back the naval military base in Cam Ranh Bay, but don't forget Yes, Cambodia also has a bay. In addition to Vietnam, we have many options in the South China Sea. I think Cambodia will not reject its enemies.”

Yanayev's words left Le Duc Anh speechless. Indeed, in the face of political interests, all hatred can be put aside. Now Vietnam is facing the deep waters of reform and opening up. If the Soviet Union stabs Vietnam in the back at this time, it will either be half dead or half disabled. Moreover, Le Duc Anh believes that the Soviet Union is serious. After learning the lessons of the failure of armed subversion during the Cold War, they can now use various means to destroy a country without bloodshed. Libya and Iraq are the best proof.

Le Duc Anh does not want to follow the footsteps of Saddam and Gaddafi.

Le Duc Anh did not understand the Soviet Union's movements. His throat was a little dry. He coughed and asked with some difficulty, "So what does Chairman Yanayev want to express?"

Seeing that the Vietnamese chairman finally gave in, Yanayev raised his eyelids and stared at the Vietnamese chairman Le Duc Anh, staring at him. The other party was furious.

"I heard that you are planning to conduct military transactions with France recently?" (To be continued.)