Chapter 992 National Debt

Chapter 992

Moscow, inside the splendid banquet hall of the Kremlin.

Russian President Yeltsin is personally hosting an investment visiting team from the United States. This visit is a first-hand invitation from the Kremlin. The main purpose of this visit is naturally to attract foreign investment in order to cooperate with Yeltsin's brewing economic reform plan.

After the disintegration of the Soviet Union, after five consecutive years of sharp collapse, the Russian economy finally showed signs of easing this year. Even though the gdp data in 1996 is expected to still drop slightly, it has not collapsed as in previous years.

This is a good sign.

The recent presidential election has made Yeltsin fully aware of the harsh political environment in which he and his family live. Therefore, whether voluntarily or forced, Yeltsin hopes to do as much as possible in his second term, so as to minimize the possibility of his family being liquidated in the future.

Restoring the Russian economy is undoubtedly the most urgent thing.

"Yes, Boris, I am very optimistic about the future trend of the Russian economy. As for the past few years, it is a pity, but, I have to say, this has nothing to do with it, it is just an inevitable pain in the reform of the national system. It has already arrived. Bottom line, Russia's economy will definitely go up all the way."

In the banquet hall, George Soros, who came in secret in person, chatted with Yeltsin.

Yeltsin held a glass of whiskey, and even though the doctor repeatedly told him, he couldn't help drinking some wine, his face was flushed, but he was not intoxicated: "Oh, I'm so glad to hear such a comment, George. However, I know that Russia needs it the most right now. The only thing is financial help, we are planning to issue a $1 billion treasury bond to the international market, do you know if the Quantum Fund is interested?"

George Soros nodded generously: "I have heard the news, Boris, this is the first issuance of national debt since Russia left the Soviet era, and it is of great significance for Russia to move towards a market economy. I have shown great sincerity in terms of repayment and repayment model, so I can agree now, and Quantum Fund can purchase a share of 100 million US dollars.”

In the past few years after the disintegration, Russia, which directly opened the door to the world, has introduced tens of billions of dollars of overseas investment, including loans and assistance from the World Bank or Western countries during the most difficult period, but issued treasury bonds to the international market. , the first time.

According to this standard, it does have extraordinary significance.

Because it symbolizes the further opening of Russia's economic door to the international market.

In fact, $1 billion is far from enough to meet the financial needs of the financially tight Russian government, and it is mainly a test.

As the main funder behind the scenes of Russian oligarch Vladimir Potanin, and he is indeed optimistic about the direction of Russia's economy in the next few years, George Soros decisively chose to subscribe. After successive victories in the battle against the British pound and the Mexican peso, the scale of the quantum fund has expanded rapidly, so the current nature of the fund is not limited to the hedge field, but is gradually moving towards a comprehensive investment fund.

The two chatted a few more details about the details, and Soros suddenly asked another thing: "Boris, I heard that Simon might come too before I came, but he doesn't seem to show up."

Yeltsin's eyes flickered slightly, and he quickly turned relaxed and shrugged: "Probably, compared to us old men, Simon prefers to be with a group of young girls."

"Oh, that's a pity."

"Then, George, have a good time tonight, and I'll go and say hi to the others."

"The same, Boris, please do it yourself."

Watching Yeltsin walk away, Soros suddenly lost his mind.

With the contacts he has, of course, it is also clear that Simon is in Ukraine at this time.

There are a group of private soldiers of the Westeros family, and the other party attaches so much importance to it, Soros is not surprised. In fact, if he is in the position of that young man, he will not bear to establish a private army to ensure his own sense of security. After all, the wealth of more than one trillion US dollars is really shocking.

However, what Soros didn't understand was Simon's lack of interest in Russia.

Soros just talked with Mikhail Friedman, the spokesperson of the Westeros system in Russia, and invited the other party to participate in the privatization project of the Russian Telecom Investment Joint Stock Company with Vladimir Potanin. The amount involved in this privatization has reached the level of 2 billion US dollars, and the Quantum Fund cannot afford it at all. In addition, the Viper Communications Company under the Alpha Group, which Friedman is responsible for, has also developed in Russia, Ukraine and other Eastern European countries in recent years. Very good, coupled with the big backer of the Westeros system, it is undoubtedly the best partner.

Unexpectedly, Friedman directly refused without even thinking about it.

This situation is obviously the result of some young man's instigation.

In addition, this time, Cersei Capital also sent people to the investment investigation team from the United States. However, compared with his personal appearance as the head of the Quantum Fund, Cersei Capital only sent a vice president of its Apollo Management Company. , the ghost knows how many vice presidents there are under the Wall Street financial giants, this specification is too low.

Soros is a man of very simple will.

However, in the face of the young man who has created too many miracles, it is also difficult for the financial giant to maintain absolute self-confidence. Thinking about a meeting some time ago, the two have obvious differences on the issue of Russia. The other thinks that Russia would re-emerge as a strategic adversary for the United States, and he believed it could completely control the country through economic penetration.

Could it be that your judgment this time was wrong?

Thinking of this, Soros once again looked at Yeltsin who had walked away. The other party did not go to the other guests, but was explaining something to a Kremlin staff member who was not tall and had sparse hair. When Soros looked over, the two of them. Just after the conversation was over, the apparently unsmiling middle-aged man just noticed him looking over, smiled politely at him, and saw nothing special, then turned and walked towards the door of the banquet hall.

Yeltsin turned his back to Soros, but did not pay attention to this detail. He told the deputy director of the Presidential Affairs Bureau, who had been using more and more smoothly recently, to watch the other side hurriedly run to work, and suddenly had an idea, maybe, next After the inauguration of the second term on August 3, it is possible to adjust the position for the other party.

Yesterday's invitation to Simon Westeros was indeed sent out by Yeltsin in a somewhat tentative mood.

However, it is not so pure, and Yeltsin can't describe the specific feelings, and he doesn't know what kind of results he expects. What if the other party goes to the appointment today, what if he doesn't, or if we meet, what should we talk about?

Yeltsin knew for himself that he was a thoughtful and suspicious person who could never trust someone too much.

At the end of the day, something is too much involved.

Yeltsin did not want to be labeled a "traitor" in the future, even if he was greedy for power in his heart.

Over the years, Yeltsin has repeatedly emphasized that all his actions are for the sake of this country.

As for the middle-aged man who just left, through the observation of this period and the repeated review of his past files, Yeltsin can be sure that the subordinate recommended by Simon Westeros is indeed very capable. In this case, the opponent should be placed in a position where he can better utilize his abilities as soon as possible.

After all, in the current Kremlin, there are very few people who are truly capable and loyal to him. There are too many careerists like Berezovsky who can't wait to cash in their support for his re-election.

Ukraine, Rovno Oblast.

In the afternoon dealt with something on the shooting range of the military theme park, dined with Leon Kuchma's son-in-law and confidant Victor Pinchuk in the evening, from Kyiv, of course Simon could not have Yeltsin and Solskjaer at the Kremlin banquet. Ross's mentality.

As for Yeltsin's decision quietly made at the banquet, it happened to be in line with Simon's judgment yesterday.

In any case, if Simon were to show up at the Kremlin tonight, a skeptical Yeltsin would inevitably continue to hesitate for a while, rather than decide to adjust someone's position after his inauguration early next month.

There was nothing special about Victor Pinchuk's visit this time, just to communicate his feelings.

Compared with other Ukrainian oligarchs in history, who successfully immigrated to the United Kingdom after Kuchma stepped down, Victor Pinchuk is undoubtedly the one with a better ending, and Simon also prefers to cooperate with successful people.

Dinner was a delight to the guests.

The entertainment ended at more than eight o'clock, and Simon left the city and returned to the hot spring manor at about nine thirty in the evening.

Simon returned very late two days ago. Today is ahead of schedule. The girls who did not expect this are enjoying their free time. When Eve was greeted by the announcement, Simon did not directly enter the villa and planned to walk around the manor. .

The building style of the hot spring manor is completely different from the western lawn-style manor, but more like an oriental garden. There are all kinds of flowers, trees, promenades, flowing water and wooden bridges. Although there are no rockeries, the terrain is not flat. The buildings appear scattered in the spacious estate.

Chatting casually with Eve who was with him, he came to a villa with lights on the east side. Simon knew that this was not the annex where the waitresses lived. He glanced at Eve, and the girl immediately said: "This is the classroom. "

Simon continued to walk over and said with a smile: "There are still people in class now?"

"It's Anna," Eve obviously knew, and then realized that Simon didn't know which Anna it was, and added: "Anna Belkoska."

Having said that, he has already turned the stone slab corridor to the front of the villa.

Simon entered the door, turned to the left corridor through the living room, and soon came to the door of a room that was renovated as a classroom. Under the bright lights, there were only two people sitting side by side in the room, one was young and slender, the other was wearing black clothes. The figure of the housemaid in the professional suit, the blonde hair rolled up, although it was partially covered by the desk, it was still difficult to hide the familiar and special beauty of the woman's back.

Eve quietly stopped when she saw that her boss was standing at the door and did not go in.

However, immediately noticing the direction of the man's gaze, a little helplessness with a little resentment appeared in his expression.

Even... a little regretful.

I knew that the woman sitting next to Anna should be sent away, but Eve is not stupid. This woman still stays here at night. Although... I used to make up lessons for Anna, but I still don't understand at this time. The woman who was always more eager than other teachers and took the initiative to befriend her in private, obviously had something in her mind.

Simon looked at it quietly for a moment, wondering if it was the woman's special intuition or something else. The woman beside Anna Belkoska noticed the strangeness first, and turned her head to look at it. The well-covered bright colors flashed in her eyes, and she quickly took a picture. Shoot the girl Anna and stand up together.

Then there is a slightly cramped look.

It was Anna Belkoska who took the initiative to greet: "Simon, good evening."

Simon nodded, walked into the room, came to the table and chair where Anna and the two were just now, glanced at the books on the table,

Laughing: "Math?"

Anna nodded: "Yeah."

Simon picked up the Ukrainian math textbook, glanced at it, and smiled again: "Speaking of which, I discussed a question with Marta yesterday, Anna, do you know why you want to learn math?"

Anna paused, hesitated a little, and quickly said: "Simon, I think, in the future, I can study abroad, go to, um... the United States."

"Very good," Simon nodded and asked again, "So, what about after graduating from studying abroad?"

Anna apparently thought about it too: "Get a job."

The girl said, obviously a little guilty, glanced at the man, saw that he didn't mean to be angry, and then relaxed. After all, they are now a group of canaries raised by him, and they plan their own future without authorization. Speaking of which, they may go against his assumptions, and even make him think that she wants to escape from him.

Speaking of opening, Anna is only 14 years old this year, so she doesn't have so many thoughts at all.

However, compared to other girls, Anna's background is not very good. She used to be from an ordinary worker's family in a southern state of Ukraine. In addition, the economy of Ukraine also fell into recession in the late Soviet era. Anna's parents lost their lives very early. It's been a tough year since I got a job.

However, compared to other girls, Anna's background is not very good. She used to be from an ordinary worker's family in a southern state of Ukraine. In addition, the economy of Ukraine also fell into recession in the late Soviet era. Anna's parents lost their lives very early. It's been a tough year since I got a job.

Therefore, although Anna is relatively young among a group of girls, in Sendai, Anna is the precocious one. Relatively precocious girls have more of their own minds at the end of the year.

Therefore, although Anna is relatively young among a group of girls, in Sendai, Anna is the precocious one. Relatively precocious girls have more of their own minds at the end of the year.