Russia's disastrous defeat in the first Chechen War was not due to how strong the Chechen armed forces were, nor was it because the Russian army was too weak. In the final analysis, it was because there were too many hindrances.
Neither Russia nor Western countries want Russia to win this war.
Within Russia, it is mainly due to the obstruction of various opposition parties, and even many politicians and business oligarchs colluding with Chechnya. Public opinion is even more furious against this war, with measures such as calling on Mother Russia to go to the front line to seek help. Return to your son’s troubles.
As for the reasons, political struggles, business interests, and interference from external forces are just a few.
Let’s talk about external factors.
Even if the Soviet Union disintegrates, Russia's huge size still makes various European countries in particular fearful, so they are naturally inclined to further dismantle Russia. Chechnya is one of them. If Chechnya succeeds on its own, it is not impossible for Russia to break up into countless smaller countries from east to west. Once formed, it will completely lose the threat to Europe.
The final result was Russia's humiliating defeat in the first Chechen War.
Simon promised to help resolve the external interference in launching the next Chechen war. This war is actually more than half of the victory. The remaining half is for Russia to use the strong military foundation left by the former Soviet Union. In comparison, Chechnya is nothing worth mentioning.
In fact, this is like many local wars after World War II.
If war breaks out in various small countries that lack a backing, such as Iraq and Libya, they will be destroyed by the US military. Let's talk about North Korea and Vietnam. These are the "goblins" with backing. As a result, two protracted local wars, even the world's number one superpower like the United States, ultimately failed.
The same goes for Chechnya.
In the first Chechen war, this was a goblin with a backing, and Russia certainly couldn’t defeat it. The second time, Simon lobbied the West not to intervene, and the outcome was predictable.
In the small office of the Kremlin Palace.
As a veteran politician who has experienced many political affairs, Yeltsin can easily figure this out. Since Simon Westeros has agreed to help remove non-military obstacles, if Russia cannot crush Chechnya, then he himself will have nothing to say. .
After chatting for a few more details, seeing that the meeting was about to end, Yeltsin still couldn't hold it back and said: "Simon, I have been paying attention to your 3G plan privately. It can be seen from this that your personal pursuits have completely surpassed We ordinary people, this is actually the reason why I am determined to follow your advice and promote Vladimir to the throne. However, I am still curious, Simon. I believe that Russia does not have much worthy of your attempts, including your 3G plan, West The Luo system has opened many research institutions in Russia. Even if you don’t do these, I will cooperate with you because I understand that this is something that is good for the future of the entire human race. But, well, I just want to know why. Is it Vladimir?”
Simon did not answer directly, but asked: "You should have read his file many times, right?"
Yeltsin nodded.
Simon smiled and said, "I've seen it too."
Yeltsin patiently said he was listening.
Simon didn't go around too much, and continued: "Boris, frankly speaking, by now, I believe you have no illusions about Western countries, right?"
Yeltsin hesitated for a moment, feeling that someone's position seemed to be problematic again, but he quickly nodded: "At the beginning, I always thought that countries like Germany and France would be happy to see Russia's democratization and privatization, and try their best to help us. "At this point, Yeltsin smiled bitterly before continuing: "Now, I don't believe it anymore."
"Not only that," Simon said: "If the development continues on a normal track, and Russia's next president is still very mediocre, or even completely a puppet introduced by the West, then Russia will inevitably end up splitting into many regions again. A small country like Chechnya, then all parties in Europe and the United States can have a good night's sleep."
Yeltsin couldn't help but twitch the corners of his mouth when he heard Simon speak so bluntly.
In fact, I noticed that the word 'still' in someone's words was 'very mediocre'. If someone else had said that, Yeltsin would have been sullen. However, Simon Westeros' identity was here, and he unknowingly Accept it. After all, looking at the current messy situation in Russia, regardless of right or wrong, Yeltsin knew very well that he had indeed messed up everything.
Thinking like this, Yeltsin couldn't help but said: "Simon, as an American, don't you want to see Russia continue to be divided?"
Simon shook his head slightly: "Boris, I just have American citizenship. However, with my current position, I prefer to regard myself as a 'Westerosian'. The interests of the Westeros system are what I have here." First.”
Yeltsin countered slightly: "Capitalists do not have their own motherland."
Simon didn't mind and smiled: "You can say that, but I am not an ordinary capitalist. I don't put aside my nationality restrictions to earn more money. Although my personal wealth has been increasing. But, seriously Speaking of which, I regard the entire planet we are on as my homeland, and the entire human race, in my eyes, is a community."
Yeltsin wanted to retort again, "Some guy who regards mankind as a community just suggested that he start a war," but after thinking about it, he still didn't say it.
Simon didn't care what Yeltsin thought. After all, even if what he just said was completely sincere, it sounded a bit false because it was too macroscopic. Just like people who can see through the Western charity system understand that the rich set up most charity funds. It was for tax avoidance rather than charity. In Yeltsin's eyes, Simon's grand goal was probably more to cover up his other ambitions.
For example, using the 3G plan with a very large investment scale to achieve asset inheritance.
This was something Yeltsin saw through very early on.
Taking a sip of the coffee in his hand, Simon continued: "Going back to your question just now, Boris, if you want to prevent your country from falling apart, Russia needs a very capable and very pragmatic leader. This person must He is good at doing things, his character also needs to be tactful, and he has an overall view rather than being blindly strong. All of these, the person I recommend to you is completely consistent. In addition, this is a very loyal and reliable person, just like he uses He has the power to send his teacher who is involved in litigation out of the country. Once he takes office, since you are kind to him, he will try his best to protect the Yeltsin family. Of course, there must be overall considerations of ensuring Russia's stability."
Yeltsin understood and subconsciously asked: "Simon, what can you gain?"
Simon took another sip of the coffee in his hand and continued: "What I want is a global strategic balance. Oh, let's talk about privacy. I talked to Clinton in advance. If Russia is divided and lacks containment, the result is likely to be It is for Europe to unify and become a competitor of the United States. This is the reason why I persuade Washington to rescue Russia and even give up interfering in Chechen affairs. But, for me personally, preserving Russia, once this country becomes strong again, will be the same in the future. It will become a strategic rival of the United States, but this is very beneficial to the U.S. military-industrial complex. Therefore, even if someone sees this, they will still agree to my plan. And then, the most important thing is that what the Westeros system can get is The national power of the United States is slowly depleting while constantly dealing with various external strategic competitors. You just said that capitalists have no country, but the problem is that my nationality is American, and it is not easy to change because it involves too much. Furthermore, I have too much wealth. In order to avoid being coveted, on the one hand, I don’t want my motherland to focus too much on the country. On the other hand, I don’t want this motherland to be too powerful. Threatening the security of my personal wealth."
Yeltsin was speechless for a moment.
Inexplicably, I suddenly felt that the October Revolution initiated by Lenin might have been right.
Um.
Think again about the oligarchs in Russia today.
Yeltsin suddenly became determined.
It must be right.
It's a pity that nothing can go back.
Can not go back.
After bidding farewell to Yeltsin, Simon spent the rest of the afternoon going to the Solvay School in Moscow and a life sciences research institute co-founded with Moscow University.
Speaking of which, in the 3G plan, Russia has certain advantages in the fields of space and nuclear energy, while life sciences has no bright spots. It seems that Simon should set up cooperation projects in the other two fields.
However, the problem is that on the one hand, space and nuclear energy research are too sensitive. Science has national boundaries, and scientists also have national boundaries. If sensitive areas are too deeply involved, there may be collusion with Russia in the future. On the other hand, with regard to Russia's nuclear energy and space technology, through continuous poaching in recent years, Simon has basically obtained what should be obtained, and there is no need to make any unnecessary moves.
In comparison, again, no one wants to live longer, especially the elites at the top of the pyramid. Therefore, the Westeros system has set up life science research institutes around the world, and all aspects have given the green light. .
In the evening, there was a party at Simon's private mansion on Silver Pine Island in the west of the city.
It can be regarded as coming and going.
Yeltsin did not attend this time, but Yeltsin's two daughters were all present, as well as dignitaries from Moscow's political and business circles. However, someone did not show up this time, mainly because Simon did not invite him. Also not invited was the Russian Prime Minister who just took office. Primakov, this can be considered a statement by Simon.
It's not convenient to express his position beforehand, but the last few steps are left, and Simon should show his own tendency.
Compared with the empty socializing at the Kremlin reception at noon, Simon was able to discuss more practical matters with some people at this evening party.
Further cooperation in areas such as telecommunications and energy.
For example, Yeltsin's second daughter suddenly proposed the idea of setting up a special economic zone in Russia like Rivny in Ukraine. The goal was St. Petersburg.
There are also some military forces who hope to establish relations with the Central African region, which is currently in a state of war. Of course, they are not official, but they want to send some mercenaries to sell some weapons privately to make extra money.
As for why the military doesn't do it on its own, on the one hand, it is acquiescence that the Central African region belongs to Simon. On the other hand, and of course the main reason is because Africa is too poor and sells it directly and cannot afford it at all. Therefore, it is also necessary to rely on the arms trading platform established by the Westeros system over the years.
Regarding these things, Simon asked Celia, who was accompanying him for the entertainment, to write them down and said that he would give a reply later.
If you can cooperate, you can cooperate. If you can't, you can still build a network.
Even if he gets higher and higher at this time, Simon will not relax the construction of his personal network. Otherwise, he may one day become a lonely man, holding the Great Seal, but his power cannot leave the palace. That would be sad.
After only staying in Moscow for one day and one night, Simon set off again the next day, flying to Rivni.
This weekend will be spent in Ukraine.
Shulshkina and her daughter stayed in Russia. Yulia had previously told Simon that she planned to spend a sum of money to do some good deeds within her capacity in the country.
Simon left Moscow, and news surrounding his trip to Russia quickly spread around the world.
Even under the requirements of the Westeros System, Russia has released very limited news. However, combined with the previous investment in the Russian telecommunications industry by Verizon, the core company of the Westeros System, coupled with the recent change in the attitude of the United States and the IMF, With the timely rescue of Russia, and even some cooperation projects that broke out after Simon Westeros' trip to Moscow, everyone can understand that Simon Westeros is very optimistic about Russia's future performance.
Just like it did with China before.
After so many years, Simon Westeros's judgment has not been wrong. In this case, placing a bet on Russia may yield unexpected gains in the future. No matter how bad it is, how much can be lost with the Westeros system on its head
So, as the news spread rapidly, just this weekend, many government delegations and business delegations set off to Russia for investigation.
Now that Simon Westeros has given his endorsement, now is indeed the best opportunity to buy Russia at the bottom.
Only Simon knows that he might disappoint some people this time.
Even if Russia recovers in the future, it will still be dominated by heavy industries such as military industry and energy with high thresholds. Not just any player can enter these lucrative fields. As for other businesses, to be honest, given Russia’s business environment, Still not that easy to do.
Of course, since the situation is basically certain to develop in a certain direction, Simon will not restrain himself anymore and will still cut a piece of cake belonging to the Westeros system in Russia.
A big piece of cake.
After all, Simon is a person who highly values people who pay and receive rewards. Even if he doesn't want anything, it will make someone in the future uneasy.
On the other hand, although there are also voices of dissent, they do not believe that Simon can reverse Russia's economic situation. However, a new week has arrived, when Simon flew to China on September 28, because his previous trip to Moscow was from Asia. At the beginning, on Monday, the global stock, bond and foreign exchange markets were also rising.
Therefore, the "Westeros Effect" that has long been deeply rooted in the hearts of the people has even been mentioned again by some media.
This is a completely new definition.
However, many people understand that the crux of the matter still highlights the growing influence of Simon's personal prestige on the global economy.