British Civil Service Chapter 1590 Brezhnev died of illness
The war in Afghanistan and Pakistan has nothing to do with Britain. This is the professional judgment given by Whitehall to Margaret Thatcher. Alan Wilson does not believe that this is a major event that can change the international situation.
However, Mrs. Thatcher did not think so. It was different when her support rate was high. Now she dares to refute, "This is a war between two sovereign countries. You actually think it is not important?"
"What kind of sovereign country is a country that has foreign military forces in its own country? What is the difference? It's just that one has the US military and the other has the Soviet army. Although we must make a difference in public opinion, in fact there is no difference at all, otherwise we
How can the Germans be used as cannon fodder?"
Alan Wilson didn’t mean to argue with the Prime Minister on such an obvious issue, but it’s fine to fool others, but it would be stupid to fool yourself. “Whenever the Germans sit in EC meetings nonchalantly, I think
I can't help but want to laugh. There is no difference at all between today's Germany and the Vichy France of World War II. What is the most annoying thing? Does the Prime Minister know? The most annoying thing is that it is obviously a slave country and still pretends to be one.
It’s a big country. Fortunately, the Americans left long ago, otherwise Britain would be like this now.”
Every time I think about the fact that there are currently no U.S. troops stationed in the UK, British citizens always think of themselves as a world power with supreme authority and always feel gratified. This is all their own fault.
The battle reports in the following days proved Alan Wilson's earlier judgment, that is, the Soviet Union's set of aid could indeed build a country's military into a decent army in a short period of time.
The Soviet Union's aid has always been more conscientious than that of the United States, especially in terms of military aid.
U.S. aid has always been overly linked to how much sovereignty the recipient country can provide. The more allies it is, the more guarded it is, while slave countries are better off. Countries like Pakistan are not unwilling to exchange, but there really is nothing the United States needs.
Yes, if India didn't still look like this, the US's interest in Pakistan would only be even lower.
At the diplomatic level, the United Kingdom and the United States must adopt a common stance. The diplomatic institutions of the two countries have conducted constructive dialogue. The United States believes that Pakistan is a former British colony and the United Kingdom should shoulder its international responsibilities as a matter of course. The Falkland Islands
The war had proven Britain's rock-solid status as a world power.
The United Kingdom expressed modesty. Without the nod of the United States, there would be no Falkland War. The United Kingdom has long lost its influence in South Asia. If it says a word, no one will listen.
The United States is different. The United States is the leader of the free world. It exists like a great emperor in the world. It supports Pakistan in this matter. It is the United States that takes action. The United Kingdom really cannot protect it.
At a time when Britain and the United States are encouraging each other to teach Afghanistan a lesson supported by the Soviet Union, the latest news from TASS is that Soviet leader Brezhnev has died of illness. This is obviously more important than a war between two countries that are not very important on the world stage.
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The regular TV programs and a concert originally broadcast by Soviet Central Television were replaced by a Lenin documentary, which also became the first hint of Brezhnev's death. In the news program "Time" of Soviet Central Television,
The host's usual formal attire has also been replaced by mourning clothes.
Subsequently, various TV stations suddenly made changes, such as broadcasting war memory programs that were not included in the broadcast schedule and replacing ice hockey games with Tchaikovsky's Symphony No. 6. Brezhnev's death was finally announced
It was announced simultaneously by Soviet radio and television presenters the day after his death.
Yuri Andropov was appointed chairman of the Brezhnev Funeral Committee, marking the official start of preparations for Brezhnev's funeral.
Brezhnev was the leader of the Soviet Union for nearly twenty years. It is not an exaggeration to say that his influence is the greatest in the world. After all, the United States has had several presidents. In the United Kingdom, although Harold Wilson has been in power for a long time,
, but the UK’s national strength is indeed lagging behind that of the Soviet Union.
Such an important and influential leader left us prematurely. Alan Wilson naturally hopes to go to Moscow. After all, this is also a glorious resume that ordinary people cannot participate in.
"Mark has mentioned you in the past few days, and you have met with him." Mrs. Thatcher still didn't know the purpose of the Cabinet Secretary-General's visit, but asked something unimportant.
"Oh, Mark, right? He's a good kid." Alan Wilson readily admitted and answered in an unprecedentedly honest tone, "I told him that I treat him like my own son."
This answer made the Prime Minister's face suddenly change, and he became angry, "Maybe the Cabinet Secretary thinks that I, a woman, look easy to bully, and I always slander a Prime Minister like this."
"If the Prime Minister is talking about this, I, the Secretary-General of the Cabinet, was an important support for the Prime Minister when his support rate was low. What does it matter now? I just see that Mark is very popular."
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Faced with the prime minister's eccentric attitude, the supreme authority also didn't take kindly to it. Faced with Mrs. Thatcher, for some reason, he always felt confident, even more confident than when facing other prime ministers.
He did not come here to quarrel, but hoped that Mrs. Thatcher would let him attend Brezhnev's funeral. Mrs. Thatcher would definitely not go, but it was impossible for Britain not to attend, even if it was also anti-Soviet.
It is impossible for Reagan to pretend that he did not know this news, and Vice President Bush is likely to appear in Reagan's place.
"Many international dignitaries will definitely attend, and I estimate that the French Prime Minister will also attend. The relationship between France and the Soviet Union has always been good." Alan Wilson explained his purpose, "And we also hope that through this funeral diplomacy
, find a way to resolve the military conflict between Afghanistan and Pakistan. To be honest, the Afghan army seems to be stronger than Pakistan. It is certain that the Soviet Union has spent a lot of energy on supporting it."
This chapter is not finished yet, please click on the next page to continue reading the exciting content! "Because of Brezhnev's death, there will definitely be new changes in the Soviet political arena. We hope to see something slightly different from the Brezhnev era.
Soviet Union, there is no better way than to attend in person."
"Isn't the Mountbatten Group's re-export trade through Finland very large?" Mrs. Thatcher pointed out that Alan Wilson might have other purposes for going to Moscow.
"There is always a sour smell in the air. Someone should come over and clean it." Alan Wilson looked directly into the Prime Minister's eyes. This was obvious jealousy. There was no other explanation.
He had to go to Moscow, and he also suggested that Foreign Secretary Francis Spym also go with him. Even if the relationship was not good, he should still show basic diplomatic etiquette, and don't think about being a British country woman, entangled with those who have something.
No, it was the British that broke the prevailing international rules, especially the international rules in modern society.
After returning home, Alan Wilson discussed with Arnold his plans to go to Moscow. The richest woman had returned to Perth, and her eldest son was still serving in the army. Naturally, he could only talk to his relatives at home.
"A funeral for a big shot." Arnold immediately asked the key question, "Will the changes in the Soviet Union threaten the family's business in Finland?"
"Probably not. The situation in the future may be more optimistic." Alan Wilson first needs to determine where the guy with the map in his head has reached before he can make a judgment.
Not surprisingly, Reagan was still unwilling to attend the funeral of the leader of his strategic rival and sent Vice President Bush to attend Brezhnev's funeral. Alan Wilson exchanged views with the United States and believed that Bush should come to London, and then the United Kingdom and the United States
Heading to Moscow together to demonstrate the unbreakable special relationship between Britain and the United States.
The special relationship between Britain and the United States has been maintained for so many years, relying entirely on the supreme authority to preserve Britain's strength as much as possible, while taking the trouble to pay attention to this set of superficial tasks.
"Sir, what is this?" Bush Sr. had served as ambassador to China. Of course he knew that the books carried by British allies were written in Chinese characters.
"Dear Vice President, this is a gift from me to some old acquaintances. I have also been doing diplomatic work for many years." Alan Wilson proudly raised the book in his hand and spoke his thoughts in a low voice. After a while,
, the two of them laughed tacitly.
Bush Sr. is still relatively traditional and doesn't think highly of this method. "Isn't it a bit inconsistent with diplomatic etiquette?"
"When they want to hang our street lamps, are they following diplomatic etiquette?" Alan Wilson tilted his head and asked, "They are not united with each other, so we can sit back and relax."
There is nothing moral or immoral. Offshore balancing is an unshirkable responsibility as a British citizen. At the beginning of the year, Brezhnev also delivered a speech in Tashkent to improve bilateral relations.
Is there anything that can be improved? Isn’t it good as it is now? Have the Soviets forgotten who is always against them?
The Soviet Union advocated peaceful development, but others said there could be no compromise. The Soviet Union launched a strategic offensive, and others began to talk about peaceful development.
In addition to guests from the United Kingdom and the United States, national dignitaries who had good relations with the Soviet Union also attended Brezhnev's funeral. Among them were Indian Prime Minister Indira Gandhi, French Prime Minister Pierre Mauroy, and Afghan President Afghanistan.
Abdul Qadir, Cuban President Fidel Castro, Polish Prime Minister Wojciech Jaruzelski and Syrian President Hafez Assad, Yemeni President Al-Assad
Dart and more.
This is of course the influence of the leaders of the current superpowers. In fact, in the current world, who is more powerful, the Soviet Union or the United States, is a question that is difficult to answer for many people.
Before arriving in Moscow, Alan Wilson and Bush Sr. also discussed the border war between Afghanistan and Pakistan. Alan Wilson said that the Falklands War in the UK had emptied the military's weapons inventory. If it wanted to help Pakistan, the UK would now
It is true that we do not have this ability, but we are willing to cooperate with the United States.