Soviet Union 1991

Due to Soviet socialism, information in other countries was highly closed. In order to study the political situation in these countries, CIA officials had to carefully look for clues such as the titles, rankings, seats and other clues of leaders revealed through various channels such as official publications, radio and television, slogan propaganda, etc., in order to find clues about changes in the political situation. . This particular craft is called Kremlinology. Of course, it also has a more humorous name, Kremlin astrology.

For example, after Comrade Beria was arrested in July 1953, the news about him in the party newspapers immediately disappeared, allowing the CIA to conclude that Khrushchev had won the political struggle. For example, after Chernenko's death, Khrushchev appeared in front of everyone as the "pallbearer" because he was closest to Chernenko's coffin, which also made the CIA aware that there was a birthmark on his head. The man who will become the future master of the Kremlin.

No one can stay silent, and the CIA relies on the clues left behind to determine what is happening within the Kremlin's political walls.

Similarly, the closeness of people around Yanayev also determines this person's status in government departments and even within the party. Although Yanayev is having friendly conversations with US Secretary of State Warren Miner Christopher, this does not prevent those around him from gathering intelligence around the leader.

Charles could see that the six people standing on the left behind Yanayev were Defense Minister Yazov, Interior Minister Pugo, Prime Minister Pavlov, KGB Chairman Kryuchkov, and Council of Ministers Chairman Ryzhko Comrade Husband. Standing on the right are Deputy Interior Minister Vladimir Putin, who has always been low-key and unnoticed, and Propaganda Minister Surkov, who also gave the CIA a headache. Chemezov, the head of the Soviet arms export company, stood in a quiet position not far away, watching everything at the meeting.

One is the sword and shield of the Soviet Union, and the other is the minister of the "Ministry of Truth" who is hated by the free world. There is an unexplained meaning in them standing together. It is obvious that one side is the comrade-in-arms who fought alongside Yanayev in the August 19 coup, and the other side is the future successor of the Soviet Union.

"Since Pavlov's appointment as Prime Minister and concurrent Chairman of the Council of Ministers was eliminated, Ryzhkov can be said to have obtained at least half of the rights of Prime Minister Pavlov. This also creates a problem. The differentiation of rights and laundering Card. Although Ryzhkov is still at the bottom of the team, it only shows that Yanayev is more optimistic about Pavlov, and is also wary of him, fearing that his old friend will do something to him because of his high position. An August 19 incident.”

Charles silently analyzed in his mind, "The positions of the Chairman of the KGB and the Minister of the Interior are obviously different, eh? Does this mean that Yanayev is more optimistic about the Ministry of Internal Affairs than the KGB? After all, the Ministry of Internal Affairs controls the presidential defense forces. Such a powerful army.”

"Finally, there are the little-known Surkov and Putin. Logically speaking, the identity of the gray bishop should be closer to the successor, but why would **** be photographed in front of Surkov? At least I know that this young man was involved in the Tbilisi incident and the Beslan incident, but not to such an extent?”

"The most important thing is, what does it mean to have two young people like this side by side with an old man? Logically speaking, the one who is most likely to be the successor should be Pavlov. Now start cutting Does Pavlov’s power mean that Yanayev will continue to consolidate his power? Is it possible that the current situation in the Kremlin is calm, but in fact there is an undercurrent?”

The more Charles thought wildly, the more successful Yanayev's plan became. One of the things that puzzled the spies present the most was that it was also part of Yanayev's "anti-Kremlinology" method, deliberately using mixed information between true and false to mislead everyone present.

It is true that in the Tbilisi and Beslan incidents, all the credit for the newspaper propaganda was distributed to other people, but he gained something more important than mere fame, the appreciation of Yanayev. The tough tactics also reassured him that he would be included as one of the political candidates.

If Yanayev only supports one political candidate, it can only mean that some of his emotional intelligence are the same. However, by also supporting Surkov to form a check and balance, it can distract everyone's firepower and hatred. After all, in the original history, Surkov was the most reliable political partner, and his methods were not much worse. Surkov is the most reliable political partner, and his methods are not bad either. Surkov is the most reliable political partner, and his methods are not bad either. Surkov is the most reliable political partner, and his methods are not bad either.

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So far, and, while also allowing them to accumulate political capital for themselves. Ryzhkov, Pavlov, Pugo, Yazov and other hard-liners with real power have not left the party yet, so young people can only choose to endure.

And Yanayev's next target, Mezov, will be transferred to the Ministry of Defense Industry after the "test" for Soviet arms exports is over, and then slowly wait for opportunities. Young people don't have to rush to become famous in the world. There will be plenty of opportunities for you to become successful in the future.

As for balancing the power among several old people, Yanayev has already started taking action. The next target will be directed at the Minister of the Interior who currently seems to have a relatively good relationship. After all, he controls a very important armed force of the Soviet Union. Yanayev came to power relying on the armed forces of the Ministry of Internal Affairs, and he also does not want to be ousted by the armed forces of the Ministry of Internal Affairs. Although Putin can be supported to become a formal minister, he cannot correct the underqualified leader.

Therefore, by constantly weakening the power between the Ministry of Internal Affairs and the KGB, he has firmly controlled the army in his own hands, which is the primary goal of Yanayev's domestic policy.

The microphone was delivered to Yanayev. Standing on the stage, Yanayev looked around at the guests and the dense crowd. The originally noisy quartet fell silent. Everyone is waiting for the general secretary's speech.

Yanayev collected his thoughts and said, "Here today, I want to tell you one thing simply. The United States and the Soviet Union will vigorously reduce chemical weapons, such as mustard gas and saline. Ta-Beng, V and other weapons of mass destruction respond to the call of the United Nations and human rights organizations and contribute to world peace.”

At the same time, he extended his left hand to introduce the US Secretary of State who was standing aside, "We have also reached a preliminary agreement with the US government. Both countries will reduce chemical weapons. However, the specific amount will be determined through detailed discussions. Decide. This is why we are standing here. Because it is everyone's duty to maintain world peace and human rights."

When Yanayev said this, he glanced at Secretary of State Warren. Being calm when lying is a condition that every good politician must possess. Warren looked at Yanayev with a smile and nodded.

"This is a small step for mankind, but it is also a giant step for peace in our world." After Yanayev said the last sentence, the crowd began to applaud. He also clapped his hands symbolically, and then left the stage to wait for Warren. speak.

As an excellent politician, Warren's speech is naturally impeccable. When he talked about the issue of chemical weapons, he simply said thank God that we finally don't have to possess such stupid weapons that may poison our own people on the battlefield. The United States has not used poison gas bombs for at least ten years.

This sentence sounded a bit harsh to Yanayev. The last large-scale use of chemical weapons by the United States was in the early days of the Vietnam War, and the most recent use of chemical weapons by the Soviet Union was in the war in Afghanistan. Warren was insinuating the stupidity of the Soviet Union.

Yanayev did not refute him, but just smiled calmly. Now is just a warm-up match, and when the secret meeting is held next, it will be the real contest between the United States and the Soviet Union.

"I hope that the newly appointed Secretary of State, who is full of confidence, will be able to deal with our attack well later." Yanayev thought silently in his heart. (To be continued.)

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