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This agreement should be the most successful one. The Soviet Union expressed its "deep satisfaction" with the signing of the treaty. The treaty has not been ratified.Then, after President Reagan came to power, in order to implement his strategy, he deployed the latest Pershing 1979 ballistic missiles in Europe, with a circular error of only 2 meters, which could attack all important targets of the Soviet Union in Eastern Europe. This treaty was not complied with.

"We should take a pragmatic attitude and make real contributions to promoting the reduction of nuclear weapons. I propose that we jointly reduce our own medium-range ballistic missiles. The United States will completely destroy its own medium-range ballistic missiles deployed in Europe, including the Pershing 2. How about inside while the Soviets destroy the SS-20 missiles aimed at Europe?" asked Reagan.

Cut down on medium-range missiles!This refers to a missile between a short-range missile and an intercontinental missile. The definition of each country is different, and it is generally around 1000 meters to 3000 meters.Because of the range problem, this is not considered a strategic weapon. It cannot hit any country in the world, and can only target the surrounding countries. Due to its geographical location, the United States did not deploy this missile on its own land, but only deployed it in Europe. As a result, it stimulated the Soviet Union to accelerate the deployment of RSD-10 missiles.

Among them, the "Pershing" missile is divided into two models. The range of the Type 1 series is 700 kilometers. It uses a mobile launcher carried by a large wheeled vehicle and is a tactical missile, while the Type 2 uses a solid rocket motor. The range reached 1800 kilometers. Because this missile is the same size as the "Pershing" 1, the Americans insisted on calling it a "tactical missile". It was deployed in Germany in 83 and carried a nuclear warhead. It aimed directly at the Caucasus region of the Soviet Union .

Therefore, not to be outdone, the Soviet Union deployed RSD-10 "Saber" ballistic missiles in Ukraine, using mobile launches with a range of 5000 kilometers and carrying multiple guided nuclear warheads. NATO codenamed SS-20.

The arms race is endless.

Hearing Reagan talk about reducing medium-range ballistic missiles, Gorbachev knew that this proposal was worth considering. Medium-range missiles only accounted for a very small part of the nuclear arsenals of both sides. It is much smaller, and the deployment of this missile in Ukraine is also a large expenditure. By cutting this army, part of the military expenditure can be cut. This is a good choice.

"I think, for the sake of world peace, we should not only reduce these missiles, we should also reduce the production line of these missiles at the same time, in our two countries, we should comprehensively reduce these medium-range ballistic missiles, which can also include short-range ballistic missiles." Gorbachev proposed.

His proposal, on the contrary, surprised Reagan and killed the chicken to get the egg?No, cut grass and roots?That's not right, what is this guy's plan, he wants to cut off his own side?Still, Reagan had no reaction on his face.

Gorbachev did not say it casually, but premeditatedly. In his eyes, the army has so many strategic missiles, and there are so many nuclear submarines in the sea, which is enough. Let's just cut the production line together, otherwise, those guys in the military are still unwilling to give up and will definitely want to continue to have more of these missiles.At the same time, it also caused the United States to lose the production capacity of this kind of missile, so that the United States will definitely not suffer.

From this point of view, Gorbachev still miscalculated. He is an amateur after all. He just thinks that it is enough for so many strategic missiles to hit the United States. These medium-range missiles are just a kind of redundant product, because The United States has it, so the Soviet Union should also have it. This kind of thinking is ridiculous.

He didn't know that the flight time of this kind of medium-range missile was only a few minutes, which could greatly reduce the opponent's warning time and make it difficult for the opponent's interception system to respond. As for long-range strike weapons, he also proposed to reduce short-range missiles. You must know that such tactical-level missiles are very important in the first round of strikes, and can strike the opponent's headquarters, air bases and other important locations.Without Pershing missiles, the Americans still have a large number of cruise missiles, but now, the Soviet Union has just started in terms of cruise missiles.

Gorbachev's proposal has cast a layer of sadness on all advanced domestic ballistic missiles, including the OTP-23.

Talking about this, the two sides have found a common ground, and the negotiations to reduce this weapon went relatively smoothly. Then, President Reagan said that in order to prevent the escalation of the arms race between the two sides, the United States will reduce some of the things in the Star Wars plan, such as , Regarding the anti-satellite experiment, the United States will not conduct it again.

Anyway, the United States no longer has enough funds to support such a huge military expenditure. It was originally intended to be terminated, but now it is thrown out, which is more green like an olive branch.

The two-hour conversation was originally scheduled, but it was delayed for an hour. The first meeting between the two finally came to an end.

The basic tone of the talks between the two is warm and pragmatic. The two sides have great differences in some aspects, but they have also reached a basis for the talks in some aspects.

Reagan gave Gorbachev the feeling that he was not too domineering, but very pragmatic. In Gorbachev's strategy, he did not intend to compete with the United States for hegemony. , and strive to develop the Soviet Union's economy. In this way, the two sides have the same meeting points.

However, this meeting only formed a framework for some general opinions. How to operate specifically requires repeated negotiations between the personnel of both parties, how to cut them down, when to cut them down, what is the specific amount, and how to supervise the destruction process , all need to be properly resolved.

After the talks, the two leaders issued a joint statement.

In the statement, the leaders of the two superpowers showed the world their good wishes for peaceful development. The two sides intend to expand the cultural, educational and technological exchange programs between the two countries, and also intend to develop trade and economic relations; they will encourage more exchanges of people, Get in touch.The two sides reached an agreement on contacts and exchanges in the fields of science and technology, education and culture, as well as agreements on the simultaneous opening of consulates in New York and Kiev.

The two also had a comprehensive discussion on basic issues involving US-Soviet relations and the current international situation.Although there are still serious differences on some key issues, and on the issue of stopping the arms race and consolidating peace, the talks failed to find a solution.These issues will continue to be discussed in rì Geneva by representatives of the Soviet Union and the United States, in order to reach an agreement acceptable to both parties and to undertake joint responsibilities for the consolidation of peace.

Three days later, at the end of the meeting, the two sides had already discussed a basic agreement, and the specific determination would require some domestic discussions between the two sides. After a few months, when Gorbachev was on a state visit to the United States , and then sign.

This time, the two sides are taking the reduction of nuclear weapons so seriously, which has excited the world media. This is a contribution to the peace of mankind!

"We must not reduce this kind of missiles. What does Gorbachev think? How can we negotiate with the Americans to reduce our missiles! Moreover, we even have to cut down the production line." The commander of the Soviet Strategic Rocket Force, Marshal Vladimir Fedorovich Tolubko said.

Although the final agreement has not been signed yet, they got the news just before those people announced the agreement in Rì Geneva. It is hard to imagine that ballistic missiles, which have always been valued by the top leaders, will be killed by Gorba. Geoff cut?

"Our missiles are the reason why the United States dare not despise us!"

Defense Minister Sergey has been silent. He knows that these missiles are the treasures of the Soviet army, but Gromyko, who followed Gorbachev, did not object, which means that Gore Bachev had convinced Gromyko.Then, it is impossible to prevent this from happening.

Gorbachev knew that those in the military wanted everything, that military spending was a bottomless pit, and that's how the country was hollowed out.Therefore, after the private meeting with Reagan, he had already persuaded Gromyko to agree to reduce a small amount of missiles to reduce military expenditures, which was a necessary source of funds for the reform of the Soviet Union.The reduction is very small, and it is medium-range missiles, which are reduced by both sides at the same time, so it will not harm the interests of the Soviet Union.

Gromyko agreed. Anyway, no one from the military followed, and they could not object.

Chapter 925 Strategic Rocket Army Commander

When the Soviet military was very unhappy, Qusay was very happy when he heard the news. He knew that this was his chance.

After waiting for two years, what I have been waiting for is this opportunity!

The development of defense science and technology in Iraq is taking a different path. If you want to develop a Middle Eastern country without any modern industry except the oil industry into an influential power in the world, you must try your best A method to enrich Iraq's strength.

Can't do anything else, close the junk head office, right?

Now, the Soviet Union is about to phase out its own medium-range and short-range missiles. Since the Soviet Union does not need these missiles, together with the production line, instead of destroying them, it is better to export them to itself. You can get what you need.

Solid surface-to-surface missiles!

Iraq imported a total of two batches of OTP-23 missiles to the Soviet Union before and after. This kind of missile played the most critical role in the battle against Israel. Iraq used these missiles to successfully destroy Israel's air force facilities.Solid surface-to-surface missiles, because they save the time for refueling, have fast launch speeds and high engine efficiency. This is the key technology of ballistic missiles. In later generations, advanced ballistic missiles are all solid.

Iraq is completely blank in this regard, and it is very difficult to imitate it. Therefore, Qusay, who is familiar with the history of later generations, knows that Gorbachev will sign this kind of agreement with the United States to destroy its own medium-range and short-range nuclear weapons. It was an act of pulling a knife out of the palace, but he couldn't stop Gorbachev's behavior, so he could only use his own way to help these missiles survive.

Let them take root in Iraq!

Among these, what Qusay is sure to obtain is the OTP-23 missile. This kind of missile is not equipped much in the Soviet army, because it has only been successfully developed for a few years. The range of this missile is only [-] kilometers. Qusay With a lot of money, he can definitely get what he wants.

However, the other is very difficult. The RSD-10 missile, a medium-range missile nicknamed Pioneer, has a range of [-] kilometers. If Iraq gets it, it will immediately have enough medium-range weapons .

Although Iraq already has Dongfeng-3, this kind of missile is liquid. Iraq only solved the problem of availability by introducing this kind of missile. and tortuous process.

In a real war, liquid ballistic missiles have many disadvantages, so Iraq must have solid ballistic missiles. However, the RSD-10 missile has a range of [-] kilometers, and it can threaten parts of the Soviet Union on Iraqi soil. Territory, so the Soviet Union will never export such missiles.Gorbachev would not have sold these things even if he wanted money.

If he doesn't sell it, it doesn't mean that others won't sell it. Therefore, Qu Sai has already thought of the second plan: smuggling!

Just because Gorbachev didn't sell it doesn't mean that the people below won't sell it. As long as there are enough interests, they are not afraid to evacuate the entire Soviet Union. What's more, they just asked to move a production line.

Amir has been active in Ukraine for a long time, so he should have made good progress with the Southern Machinery Manufacturing Plant in Pavlovsk Oblast, right?These two kinds of missiles are produced there, now, it's time for him to speed up his activities.

When Gorbachev returned to Moscow, an angry Vladimir came to him and said: "General Secretary, I make a serious protest. Our missiles cannot be reduced! This is an important offensive of ours. arms!"

Gorbachev knew that as long as he cut something, he would be protested by these responsible persons. The entire military has this kind of atmosphere, constantly emphasizing his own importance, and using it to threaten the government and ask for more The funds need to be equipped with more quantities.

Are those missiles really that important?

Moreover, looking at the other party's expression, for a moment, Gorbachev thought that the supreme leader of the Soviet Union was not himself, but this guy in front of him. Even Reagan's face was better than him.

"We're spending too much on our military right now, it's seriously dragging down our economy, we need reform, so we have to cut our equipment, we have so many weapons in our nuclear arsenal, but we've never used them, it's It's a complete waste," Gorbachev said.

Hearing that the other party said that his Strategic Rocket Army was a waste, Vladimir blushed instantly. He has been in charge of all affairs of the Strategic Rocket Army since 72, even the most prestigious President Brenev The secretary never said anything about his waste!

"We are the foundation for maintaining the huge country of the entire Soviet Union. If it were not for our strategic rocket force, which has been deterring the United States, our Soviet Union would have been invaded by imperialism long ago! General Secretary, please pay attention to your attitude!"

Hearing this, Gorbachev was displeased for a while. He knew that he was still too young to take office, especially since he was not from the military, so many people in the military did not take him seriously. Because, there is a hidden force supporting this huge country. No matter what reforms he wants to carry out, there is always an invisible hand hindering him, because his reforms will always hurt some people. people's interests.

For example, the person in front of him, relying on his seniority in the military for more than ten years and relying on the old people of the Tibney gang, did not take him seriously.

"Please also pay attention to your attitude." Gorbachev said: "If you still call me the general secretary, I am in charge of everything in our Soviet Union, including our armed forces, including our strategic rocket force."

Hearing the words, Vladimir became anxious. He said, "If this is the case, then I have decided to resign and no longer serve as the commander of the Strategic Rocket Army."

He was just intimidating. He didn't believe that this person who had been in power for less than a year and had no firm foothold in the military could do anything to him.

Put pressure on him to agree to cancel this absurd decision. The Strategic Rocket Force must not be cut down. Those powerful RSD-10 missiles cannot be cut down. Moreover, military expenditures must be increased to replace them.