2050 superpower

Chapter 20 The Cursor's Return to Russia (4)
The oil empire is not only reflected in the monopoly of trade, but also in the right to speak in the world economy.Taking advantage of its second largest oil and gas resource country, Russia has established an oil exchange settled in rubles, challenging the U.S. dollar hegemony.Not only that, Russia also requires the oil and gas trade among CIS countries to be settled in rubles.We may imagine that in the future, ruble settlement will be extended to Russia's oil trade with Asia and Europe.If Russia's ambitions are greater, it can also unite with oil-producing countries such as Iran, Algeria, Venezuela, and Mexico to form an oil alliance with the ruble as the settlement currency.By that time, I am afraid that Russia, a country that started with oil and natural gas, will really control the lifeline of the world economy and become a new superpower.Although these are only assumptions, they are not impossible to become a reality.Looking at the world, under the leadership of Chavez, Venezuela has established a barter trade mechanism with 12 Latin American countries using oil as the medium.Venezuela can do it, and Russia can do it even more.Russia will not miss this golden opportunity.

§§§Section [-] Putin brings back the great power of Russia

Yeltsin was only capable of destroying a world, but not capable of building one.Yeltsin turned Russia upside down. After taking "shock" therapy, on the last day of 1999, he said "cherish Russia" in the presidential office, and then walked away, throwing Russia in a "comatose" state to Acting President Putin.After Putin took over Russia, he probably wanted to cry when he saw how bad this mess was.what to do?Putin, who was born in the KGB, naturally has his extraordinary perseverance.This kind of cool man is a sexy and charming man in the eyes of Russian women, and even some girls in China regard him as an idol.During Putin's first two years in power, calendars, carpets, calendars and dolls with his portrait were everywhere in Russia.In a poll conducted by Russia in April 2002, Putin's support rate reached 4%, and in the following month, it increased to 70%.Putin's popularity in the country has soared, and he is adored.In fact, regardless of whether Putin will become an "idol", he has indeed performed very well after becoming president. Whether it is political achievements or personal charm, he has won people's admiration and even love for him.

It seems that outstanding people should have some legends, and Putin is no exception.Putin was born in Leningrad (now St. Petersburg) on ​​October 1952, 10.Perhaps it was because Putin won the national judo championship in 7 when he was in college. In 1974, the 1975-year-old Putin, who graduated from law, was spotted by the KGB and became a professional agent.After becoming an agent, Putin worked in East Germany in 23, and returned to China a few years later to serve as the foreign affairs assistant to the president of Leningrad University. Later, Putin successively held different positions in different departments. In 1985, Putin served as the first deputy mayor of St. Petersburg. In 1994, he worked in Moscow for three years. In 1996, Yeltsin promoted him to three levels and became a member of the cabinet of the Prime Minister of the Russian Federation.Later, appointed by Yeltsin, Putin was pushed onto the unpredictable Russian political stage and became the second president of Russia after independence.After Putin became the president of Russia, what he faced was chaos.First there was the Chechen War, then there was the sinking of the "Kursk" nuclear submarine, and then there was the hijacking of the Grand Theater by the "Widows Army" and the troubles of the financial oligarchs. Putin calmly and decisively pushed back.

Since Putin came to power, Russia's political situation has been governed, the economy has continued to recover, and the society has tended to be stable.During Putin's tenure, Russia's GDP grew by nearly 30 percent and its national income increased by 50 percent.In 2003, Putin even proposed that Russia would double its GDP within ten years, eradicate poverty, and restore the original status of the military as a great power in the world.

For Putin's achievements, countries all over the world have to look at this stranger with admiration.Putin is a stranger to the world.During the Russian presidential election in 2000, not only did the world not know who Putin was, but even the Russian people knew little about him, and even most of the top Russian officials did not have a deep impression of him.At that time, a Western reporter asked Kasyanov, who was the first deputy prime minister of Russia at the time: "Who is Acting President Putin?" The first deputy prime minister did not know how to answer.

Just such a little-known person made many amazing moves after becoming the president of Russia.After the disintegration of the Soviet Union and Russia's independence, Russia began a large-scale privatization movement, and the past state-owned capital was concentrated in a few people.In 1995, Russia used mortgage auctions to transfer state-owned assets. In this process, Huoshi's "Menatep" investment bank bought 3% of the shares of Yukos Oil Company for US$5 million.Since then, the company's stock has soared all the way, and by 78, its stock price has increased by 2001 times, and it has entered the world's top 2.Yukos made persistent efforts and merged with Siberia Petroleum Company to become the world's fourth largest private oil company, whose oil extraction accounted for 5% of Russia's total production.After Huo became rich and powerful, he began to oppose Putin and interfere in the formulation and implementation of national policies. On October 500, 29, Huo was arrested on suspicion of six crimes including fraud, tax evasion, and forgery of official documents.This seems to be a case of economic crime, but it is actually a manifestation of political struggle.Putin has declared war on the oligarchs in order to combat the insanity of the oligarchs to meddle and manipulate politics.

Putin's heavy blow to the Huo family killed the momentum of the oligarchs and stabilized Russia's economic and political order.

With the recovery of the Russian economy, the vitality of the Russian army has also been restored.Under such circumstances, Putin decided to hold the largest military exercise since Russia's independence in February 2004, mainly to demonstrate its strategic power, announcing to the world that Russia has risen.The exercise was named "Security-2" Strategic Exercise of the Headquarters under Nuclear Conditions.Through this exercise, Putin announced to the outside world that a group of supersonic and high-precision weapons can accurately hit intercontinental targets and have strong mobility. This advanced weapon is not available in any other country in the world. Russia will be able to guarantee national security for a long time to come.The significance of this exercise is not only to test national defense capabilities, but the most important thing is to declare to the United States that Russia will no longer bow to the pressure of the United States and can meet any challenge from the United States.Russia's tough move was completely forced by the United States.After the "2004" incident in the United States, Russia gave the United States a lot of moral and practical support, but the United States did not accept Russia's gesture of goodwill, and instead listed Russia as a target for pre-emptive nuclear strikes.At the same time, the United States took advantage of the political instability in some CIS countries to infiltrate and undermine the stability of the CIS.Faced with the unfriendly and even threatening actions by the United States, Russia has decisively adopted tit-for-tat measures. This military exercise has this significance.Through this exercise, Putin told the United States that Russia is still the world's military superpower.

Just after the military exercise ended, Putin made another surprising move. At 2004:2 pm on February 24, 4, when people were watching TV, two Russian official TV stations suddenly interrupted their normal programs and broadcast Putin's televised speech live.Putin said on TV with a serious expression: "According to Article 20 of the Russian Constitution, I have decided to dissolve the government today. The prime minister will step down and go home, and other important officials will remain in office for the time being." Putin made this decision not against Cassiano The government headed by Prime Minister Husband is dissatisfied, on the contrary, he is satisfied.Putin said he made the decision to make his position clear ahead of the March 117 presidential election and let voters know where he stands if he is re-elected president.Another intention of Putin's move is to arouse the enthusiasm of voters to participate in the election by dissolving the government, so as to avoid the situation where the turnout rate is less than 3%.Putin's astonishing move has attracted Russians. They are more concerned about politics than in the past, and Putin's status in the hearts of the people is higher because of this.

Through Putin's efforts, Russia's economy has recovered, its politics has stabilized, and it has begun to restore the appearance of some superpowers.The adjusted Russian Navy began to go to sea frequently in 1999. The roar of missiles during exercises was heard from time to time in the Arctic Ocean, and new weapons continued to be put into service. Polar bears are returning to the ocean with their intimidating figures, thus announcing to the world— — Russia is back as a great power.

At an annual meeting of the Valdai Debate Club, a scholar asked Putin: "What do you think is the main achievement of your presidency?" Struggle." Yes, during Putin's administration, the tendency of local separatism was curbed, the danger of further division of the country was avoided, and the political situation quickly stabilized.While stabilizing the political situation, Russia's economy also began to pick up and develop at a relatively fast speed.As of 2006, the growth rate of Russia's GDP reached 6%, which is close to the level of 9.As for Putin's goal of doubling the economy within ten years, it is possible to achieve it if the pace of development can be maintained.Due to economic recovery and growth, Russia's financial situation has been greatly improved. Not only has it paid off its foreign debts, but its foreign exchange reserves have also increased significantly. On October 1989, 2006, Putin proudly said in a conversation with the National Online: "We don't owe anyone money anymore." Domestic stability must first meet the people's living needs, but for a period of time, Due to the extremely bad economy in Russia, many companies defaulted on wages and pensions for their employees, but now they can be paid on time, and the amount of wages and pensions has increased, and the lives of residents have improved to varying degrees.With the recovery of Russia's economy, its comprehensive national strength has continued to increase, and the increase in national strength has improved Russia's international status, which is what Putin said "respected abroad", and Russia's return to the international stage has made the world The voice of this great power is heard again, playing an ever-increasing role in international affairs.

Faced with Russia's phoenix-like rise, some people sighed: This is the rise of Putin alone.

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