Iraq's move to send troops to Kuwait actually did Seryosha a great favor.
Because war can affect international oil prices.
And the high price of oil allowed the Soviet Union to get more foreign exchange from the balance of payments.
If the war in the Middle East continues for the last year, Seryosha can use the profits from the sale of oil to subsidize the cost of building a gas pipeline.
However, this kind of good thing can only be thought of, the United States will send troops sooner or later, and Saddam's army seems to be strong, but in the face of the United States' superiority in the sea and air, it can only be a silver-like pewter spearhead, which is useless.
Since Seryosha knew for a long time that Saddam's mud could not support the wall, he would not have any illusions.
Although Seryosha has no intention of supporting Saddam, it does not mean that Seryosha does not intend to benefit from the current situation in the Middle East.
As one of the five permanent members of the UN Security Council, the attitude of the Soviet Union on the Kuwait issue was crucial.
And if the United States wants to send troops justifiably, it must have the support of the Soviet Union.
As long as the Soviet Union does not agree to the use of force against Iraq, the United States will not be able to obtain authorization from the United Nations for a day.
So this time Seryosha did not intend to continue to pretend to be deaf and dumb at the regular meeting of the Politburo of the CPSU.
He first found an opportunity to communicate with Shevardnadze about his position on the Iraqi issue.
That is, don't take too much pleasure in following the meaning of the Americans.
Just after the international risk consulting firm launched an offensive on the Kosha border, Gorbachev received a phone call from President Bush.
At the regular meeting of the Politburo, he solicited everyone's views on this issue.
Seryosha was the first to stand up and express his opposition.
"Secretary Gorbachev, comrades and committee members, I oppose the use of force against Iraq, which is one of our few allies in the Middle East and a major oil country, which has a decisive influence on international oil prices.
If the United States uses force against Iraq, although it will cause international oil prices to rise in the short term, once the war is over and the United States strengthens the price of oil in the Middle East, then we will always be led by the nose by the United States in the future.
So I suggest that we refuse this request from the Americans for the time being, but don't talk to death, so that the Americans feel that we are hesitating."
"Comrade Ulyanov, it's not appropriate to do this, we now need the support of Western countries in many aspects," some people felt very disdainful when they heard Seryosha's remarks full of copper smell.
Standing with the United States to stop Iraq's aggression against its neighbors is a great thing for maintaining world peace, and as long as we take a firm stand on this matter, it will have a positive and positive effect on the international image of the Soviet Union "It is precisely because of the drop in oil prices that we cannot make ends meet that the Americans will be able to take advantage of it; comrades, how many foreign debts we have to repay now, I think everyone here knows as well as I do that our leaky and broken ship may sink at any time, do you think we still have the heart to care about the lives and deaths of others, and how many comrades at the 28 th National Congress just held were dissatisfied with the weakness of the central authorities on the issue of Eastern Europe, and chose to leave our party organization in anger, and blindly adopted a policy of appeasement in international affairs can only further split our party."
Seryosha refuted mercilessly.
"You're so insightful, why don't you go negotiate with the Americans," someone whispered dissatisfied.
"Well, no more.
Normal discussion of issues, do not make personal attacks on comrades" Gorbachev coughed, and then warned.
Seryosha's power is now too great, and he has been promoted too quickly within the party, and some people within the Politburo have a lot of opinions about him.
However, neither the Marxist-Leninist program nor the current democratic program can ignore the tremendous role played by Seryosha in economic reform.
Now that Seryosha has a part of his followers in the party, his opinion is no longer insignificant.
"I agree with Comrade Ulyanov that I don't think Comrade Ulyanov should be excluded on this issue, and I have communicated with Comrade Ulyanov before the meeting, and I think that even if I go to deal with this matter myself, I should refer to Comrade Ulyanov's proposal.
So I propose that it is better to let Ulyanov have full authority to deal with the Kuwait issue," Shevardnadze, who had been silent, suddenly opened his mouth to express his support for Seryosha.
Gorbachev had no reason to offend Seryosha, after all, Seryosha was still his man, and if Seryosha handled this matter well, Gorbachev would be more sure of running for president "General Secretary, I think we should listen to Comrade Ulyanov's advice before making a decision, after all, the international influence of this matter is not small, and I think we should still be aware of it," Comrade Nursultan Nazarbayev from Central Asia said euphemistically.
"Well, since it is an internal party resolution, it is natural to be open and transparent to all the members here, my plan is very simple, we can be consistent with the United States on the Kuwait issue, but the United States and the Arab countries that oppose Iraq must make certain compensation to us, I have the following requirements, one is that Saudi Arabia and other Arab countries jointly provide us with interest-free loans of 100 billion US dollars, The second is that Saudi Arabia and Kuwait have pledged to support a 20 percent production cut in the Organization of the Petroleum Exporting Countries (OPEC) to bring international oil prices back to a reasonable range, and as long as one of them is not met, we will continue to vote against it at the UN General Assembly.
Seryosha said unceremoniously.
"Too whimsical" "The United States and Saudi Arabia will not agree" "How is this possible, absolutely impossible" "Quiet, Comrade Ulyanov, have you seriously considered what you said, how sure are you that the Americans and Arabs will be able to do what you plan" Gorbachev felt that Seryosha was blowing a bit big today, do you still want to command Saudi Arabia, how can Saudi Arabia accept such harsh conditions.
"Ladies and gentlemen, I don't care if you believe it or not, I am 100 percent responsible for what I have said, if you don't believe it, just give me this job, if I do it, I will resign from all positions inside and outside the party," Seryosha said confidently.
Among the people present, Gorbachev looked at Seryosha with a blank face, but there was a hint of reminder in his eyes, while Yakovlev shook his head at Seryosha inadvertently, which meant to tell him not to talk so much The concern of the two people still made Seryosha feel a trace of warmth, but it was not a whim for him to be so impulsive today, he has now been brought out by his own supporters in the party, whether he wants to or not, Seryosha must make a strong response to those different voices in the party. 210 t1706231537: