Soviet Union 1991

The Czech negotiating table was no easier than Hungary's. They also needed the content of the "secret document" to threaten the other party. After the upheaval in Eastern Europe, not all countries were impoverished. There were winners and losers. Hungary and the Czech Republic were undoubtedly members of the small group of winners.

Both the Czech Republic and Hungary were developed capitalist countries. Their economies developed rapidly after the upheaval in Eastern Europe. Even if they emphasized the high threshold of the European Union, they reached the entry level after five years. This is why Krenz was willing to make this deal with Yanayev. He looked down on the poor countries in Eastern Europe. The European Union was not used for the poverty alleviation projects of the Belt and Road Initiative, but developed capitalist countries were not rejected.

Havel just wondered why a socialist country would make this deal with him. Shouldn't Krenz discuss the application for joining the European Union with them?

The Soviet ambassador to the Czech Republic maintained a forbearing and restrained attitude from beginning to end to discuss this issue with the Czech president.

Although he did not make any unnecessary statements on the surface, Havel secretly kept a careful eye on it. After the staff of the Soviet Embassy in the Czech Republic left, he immediately contacted the German Embassy in the Czech Republic privately, hoping to verify the incident.

People who have experienced the Prague incident will always have no good feelings towards the country that claims to be **. He was very surprised by the conditions proposed by the counselor of the Soviet Embassy.

"I don't believe it. I don't believe that these people have such ability. Germany has no reason to help the Soviet Union do this. Even if the United States deceived us, we can't believe Yanayev's lies. Ask the German Embassy for confirmation immediately."

Although he comforted himself in this way, he still looked at the plan with some concern in his heart. If it is true, what choice should Czech make?

At the beginning, he agreed to the bombing only because he was instigated by the Americans. Now the decision to join Europe lies with the Soviet Union. Even they don't know what kind of deal there is between the United States, Germany and the Soviet Union. Considering the situation, Havel needs to wait and see for a while. The current situation is not clear, and the air strikes have stopped. It depends on how the situation will develop in the end.

Havel's self-comfort was soon broken by a phone ring. He received a call from the German Embassy in the Czech Republic. Havel was surprised when German Ambassador Greizmann showed up at the Presidential Palace.

"We have learned about the situation. The document did come from Berlin... and was approved by Prime Minister Krenz."

Greizmann's words made the Czech President feel strange.

"But why was such a thing not even notified within the EU? And Krenz just emphasized the need to raise the entry standards for the EU, and will he accept new countries in behind the scenes?"

What Havel cares about most is that the entire EU is not in turmoil. Logically speaking, even Germany will hold a meeting to discuss whether the Czech Republic is eligible to join the largest organization in Europe.

Greizmann calmly replied, "Because there is only one quota, between the Czech Republic and Hungary. The specifics depend on your performance."

Havel couldn't believe his ears, "What? What does only one quota mean?"

"This time the EU will first accept a small number of countries, and then see how the follow-up developments will be."

But then he thought about it and understood what Greizmann meant. Krenz wanted to set an example and show that they were willing to accept Eastern European countries into the EU system, but in the face of the mixed Eastern Europe, the two fast-growing countries of Czech and Hungary were the best choices.

Yanayev's exchange of peace in Romania for joining the EU was just a matter of convenience.

The Soviet Union should have paid a heavy price for this issue.

The negotiations to join the EU have been ongoing. Sooner or later, they will become members of the EU. It's just a matter of time. But the more important issue is in front of Havel, that is, their term of office.

If their country can be brought into the EU, it means a huge increase in votes and reputation, and also lays the foundation for re-election. Which politician doesn't want to be a hero of this country? And he can also get a chance to be re-elected.

"Hungary... have they received it too? What about Poland? Perhaps all three countries have received the same message? Yanayev is really not simple. In this case, whoever is more clean on the Romanian issue will have a greater chance of joining the EU? Tsk tsk tsk, joining the EU or bombing, which one is more exciting is obvious at a glance."

Human nature, selfishness, interests, he has calculated them all.

"I heard that Hungary has also responded, and there may be news in the near future. President Havel, if you have any plans, be prepared."

The ambassador's hint is already very obvious. Their related interests have been tied to the Romanian battlefield thousands of miles away. Not to mention what kind of agreement the Soviet Union has reached with Germany behind the scenes, but the hidden content is not what he can imagine.

Squeezed between Germany, the Soviet Union and the United States, Havel's life is not very easy. Especially a few days later, when he saw Albade announce that Hungary would stop bombing Romania, he knew that the other party had already started.

The spokesperson in front of the screen spoke righteously, in the name of uniting Europe, to stop all bombings, and hoped that the peacekeeping forces could intervene to maintain peace in Romania. I wonder what kind of expression President Mario would have when he saw this scene. He had been trying so hard to maintain the war in Romania, but was forced to give up by the other side's interests.

Javier understood that if he didn't take action, the opportunity would be lost in vain.

Next, we will not only make a fuss about the bombing of Romania, but also take more steps.

"Europe is about to change. I didn't expect that Germany, which has always been based on Western Europe's stance, would actually choose such an ambiguous way to cooperate with the Soviet Union. The Soviet Union has taken a key step in Eastern Europe, and the fall of Romania is inevitable."

"Afraid that the bipolar pattern will return again?"

He stood in front of the window, frowning. The bipolar situation was the most painful situation for Eastern and Central European countries. In this way, those who previously regarded the Soviet Union as a scourge may rush to curry favor with the other party. The first person to get the news needs to visit Moscow before other countries receive the information and lay the foundation for friendly cooperation between the two countries.

Being able to mix both sides is the key to preserving the foundation of the country.

It is not surprising that Havel boarded the Soviet state limousine and headed to the Kremlin. He was about to meet the leader of the Kremlin. Although he had been fighting beside the dangerous red bear for so many years, he had always been in peace. . Yanayev was so low-key that his presence was almost invisible.

In the past two years, he has heard more and more the name of this heroic figure, the ultimate winner in the political competition in Eastern Europe, spread by word of mouth.

Havel emphasized the friendly cooperative relations between the Czech Republic and the Soviet Union during the meeting, and asked curiously how he stabilized such a huge country when it almost collapsed in 1991.

Yanayev smiled and said slowly, "Moscow in 1991 was an example of the Soviet government's most incompetent period. I have never seen a more incompetent government. The democrats headed by Yeltsin marched in and did whatever they wanted, as if This is their right. The helpless government and military even seek help from the West. The whole world is extremely surprised and asks why this small group of people can trample such a great and powerful country under their feet. What exactly do they do? Who is this? I tell them that they are just ordinary people, ordinary people who are willing to do anything to achieve their goals, without any emotion or prejudice. Once you understand these basic principles, it is not difficult to do anything about democracy. Freedom is just a slogan and a means to achieve the goal. Those high-ranking bureaucrats have not thought clearly, or the guys whose heads are soaked in alcohol have no way to think about why this situation occurs. "

The translation only translated the general content of this passage, and the small details of the radical remarks were modified.

“Saved this country with faith?”

Havel was stunned for a moment, seemingly unconcerned with Yanayev's explanation.

The other party smiled and did not explain much. Many people did not believe in their ideals. Only a small number of people wanted to unite the world for that flag.

Just like the Western world believes that democracy is nothing but a false lie, the capitalists represented by the pursuit of profits simply will not believe in those great ideals that try to make human beings truly equal. Perhaps they will never understand the concept of striving for the happiness of all mankind.

Yanayev calmed down and explained to the other party word by word what he was thinking.

"Yes, in 1991 the enemy was at the gates, and even Moscow was crumbling, but we would never let them win. Whether I am here or not, what I started will continue. The most I can do is guide everyone where to go. It's just a medium for our common destiny. I hope. Our children will live free from terror, famine, oppression, and violence. They will witness a world where all needs are met, a world free of governmental tyranny, artificial differences, and false beliefs. A world united under one flag.”

"That's our ideal."

(There are still two chapters left, and the plot of Red-Europe is considered complete. After the plot of the international political struggle has come to an end, it will then turn to domestic development. Well, it basically belongs to the category of farming literature, and it also enters the near future. The final plot of 700,000 words) (To be continued.)