[RU]: Unofficial Message to Belgium

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From: Krutikov Petr Valeryevich, Lieutenant Colonel, Russian Federation
To: Martijn Bosmans , Minister of Defense, Belgium

Greetings,

I am contacting you out of simple curiosity in regards to a rater obvious matter. Three times in Russia Soviet Hardliners have attempted to maintain control or regain control over Russia. First with the 1991 Soviet coup d'état attempt, 1993 Russian constitutional crisis, and the 1995 Hardliner coup d'état attempt. The previous 1995 attempt was defeated when the Americans pressured the Soviet Hardliners into talks with Yeltsin loyalists. What is the opinion of the Belgians on this matter? There are those that view the dissolution of the Congress of People's Deputies and its Supreme Soviet as being unconstitutional. Some even saying that the break up of the Soviet Union as being illegal. So, where does your country stand on the matter?

Regards,
Valeryevich

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Sender: Martijn Bosmans, Minister of Defense (Belgium)
Recipient: Krutikov Valeryevich, Lieutenant Colonel

Greetings Lt. Colonel,

I received you email a few hours ago but haven't had the chance to reply, forgive me for having kept you waiting on a timely response.

The current government of Belgium is not particularly fond of the authoritarianism that characterized the entirety of Russia's political development for the last few centuries, nor is my government all that fond of the USA and their western allies especially on those matters concerning foreign policy wherein said country and its allies proceed to exploit the resources and labour power of the third world or apply unnecessary pressure on those governments that take upon themselves to provide viable alternatives to capitalism or liberal democracy.

I might add that while my country's government is rather critical of the USSR and the conduct of the CPSU during its 75 years of existence, the bulk of the Soviet population was not properly consulted on the direction of their country let alone the manner in which the transition to a more western style regime. If the USSR was to return, some reconsiderations would have to be made lest the spirit of revolution be betrayed by power hungry oppurtunists who dare call themselves Marxists and Communists.

Sincerely, Bosmans
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From: Krutikov Petr Valeryevich, Lieutenant Colonel, Russian Federation
To: Martijn Bosmans , Minister of Defense, Belgium

Greetings,

There is no need for apologies, in fact I wasn't sure I would get a response at all. But I am happy for such a quick response.

It is true that the USSR for it's almost seventy year existence was headed by what some would call authoritarianism, and for certain a great deal of corruption during it's final phases. But it can be argued that such authoritarianism was argued to be the only way to achieve true communism in the long run. Though there have been many arguments for how to achieve true communism in the end, and I am not messaging you to argue that.

I am messaging you however to gauge how willingly your government would work with hardliner communists at this point in time. It does not seem very likely considering your views. Many Soviet hardliners are what you would consider "power hungry oppurtunists". I believe it is safe to say that the likelihood of your government interfering or helping in the affairs of oligarchs or these people is next to zero.

Now then, onto the next order of business. With this in mind, I think that I can help you with issues in regards to opposition to the united states. How deep would you say this opposition is?

Regards,
Valeryevich

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Sender: Martijn Bosmans, Minister of Defense
Recipient: Lt. Colonel Krutikov Valeryevich, Russia

Greetings Lt. Colonel,

I am aware of the differences of opinion that stand before us just as I am aware of that being besides the point with respect to the subject matter.

If I am to be blunt, I can make no gurantee of support nor do I wish to entertain such grandoise and outlandish pursuits as exemplified by the previously discussed incidents, this however is motivated by pragmatic concerns namely the preservation of the revolution at home and the consolidation of the new democratic workers state. If you could make arrangements to fly to Brussels I might be willing to work something out behind closed doors.

Our opposition to the US is fairly mild in the grand scheme of things but we do have some subtle bits of resentment towards their responses to certain events that likely have nothing to do with their national interests. Thats about all I can say for now, please excuse me.

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From: Krutikov Petr Valeryevich, Lieutenant Colonel, Russian Federation
To: Martijn Bosmans , Minister of Defense, Belgium

Greetings,

It is good for you to think of your own nation first in that regards, but regardless I think that there is much I and your nation can benefit from one another. At this moment I am occupied with official duties, but lets say I come in two days? I can purchase a plane ticket and arrive. I will have to arrange for transportation as I will not be coming on official business. As is the nature of my work.

The US are terribly meddlesome, I would be careful with them. They were willing to sail a fleet into the black sea after all. The incident while beneficial to the current administration has had them spooked to say the least. They are pouring money into the military.

As you are a busy man I would like to schedule for an appointment two days from now. Russia does not of course want to attract attention so this will need to be behind closed doors as you mentioned. But, I think we can benefit greatly from one another. I will bring my official visa and travel papers so you can track me once I am in the country.

Sound good?

Regards,
Valeryevich

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