Becoming a Russian Oligarch After Rebirth
Chapter 1283 - 1041 Integrated Advancement_2

Chapter 1283: Chapter 1041 Integrated Advancement_2

Seeing Natalia trying to tease him about it, Wang Ye immediately "counterattacked," laughing as he asked, "For that matter, she might have to get in line behind you. By the way, when do you plan on having a child? How about we give it another try tonight?"

Natalia’s fair cheeks immediately flushed with a deep red, clearly no match for Wang Ye’s thick skin...

Especially in this sort of matter, she naturally found herself at a disadvantage.

However, Natalia refused to show weakness. She straightened her chest and, with gritted teeth, retorted, "Come on, who’s afraid!"

She wasn’t afraid, and of course, Wang Ye was even less so, especially since he had just finished a satisfying meal, which made it the perfect time for some "activity" after dinner...

The night passed without another word.

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The next morning, Wang Ye and Natalia both looked somewhat haggard, with dark circles faintly visible under their eyes, indicating they hadn’t rested well the night before...

However, Wang Ye didn’t have time to sleep in, as his schedule for the day was packed.

In the morning, he was to go to the Presidential Palace for talks with Yanukovych and to hold a joint press conference.

At noon, he would have lunch with the political elite in Kiev.

In the afternoon, he was to meet with Yulia, since she was the prime minister and handled many specific tasks that Yanukovych did not oversee; thus, coordination with Yulia was essential.

Especially important was his talk with Yanukovych; the two would sign a very significant cooperative agreement.

This was not just some economic collaboration but an affair critical to the fate of both nations!

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Inside the grand reception hall of the Presidential Palace, two rows of sofas lined each side, directly opposite the doorway were two notably larger chairs, with each back featuring massive national flags, one for Ukraine and one for Russia.

Wang Ye and Yanukovych sat beneath their respective national flags, while their subordinates sat on the sofas, arranged by rank.

The atmosphere of the hall was solemn yet lively...

No, it should be solemn yet friendly.

Near the main entrance, journalists from several large media organizations set up cameras and tripods, ready to record the contents of the meeting, which would be broadcast on the evening news programs.

After exchanging a few pleasantries, they moved on to the main topic.

Wang Ye spoke gravely, "Russia and Ukraine are inseparable brother nations with a long-shared history. Although they are now two independent nations due to certain historical reasons, in order to address the developments in the global situation and for the future of both countries, we still need to maintain close cooperation."

Yanukovych nodded in agreement, saying, "Director Mikhail is absolutely correct, I share the same view. I believe that in economic, military, diplomatic, and public welfare fields, our two countries need to be united in cooperation for mutual progress!"

Wang Ye nodded, "Yes, so I am here representing the Kremlin, formally proposing a comprehensive cooperation initiative to your country and jointly promoting the integration process of the Slavic brother nations."

This so-called "integration" was the real purpose of Wang Ye’s visit!

He had been preparing this for some time because Relying solely on Russia’s power, limited by population numbers, and the global environment, it was challenging to return to its former peak.

To restore Russia’s former glory, it was essential to start "huddling" together again with past brother nations in a European Union-style coalition, where unity signifies strength!

Moreover, due to the historical connections between these nations, they all speak the same language and are even part of the Slavic ethnic group, making their relationships closer than between the countries of the European Union.

Recently, the "Economic Mutual Assistance Organization" and the "Collective Security Organization," initiated by Wang Ye, were all part of laying the groundwork for the integration process.

Now, the first country he aimed to "take over" was naturally Ukraine...

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Such an important matter was certainly not something Wang Ye impulsively decided to fly over and discuss with Yanukovych.

Before coming, the two had already communicated many times, discussing the details of integration.

Wang Ye had also held in-depth discussions with the Kremlin, obtaining their full support and authorization, which made his trip to Kiev possible.

This visit was to go through the "procedure" in public and sign the agreement.

Ukraine was the first stop; after sorting things out here, Wang Ye would immediately head to Belarus—the country often referred to as "the third hair," as it had the deepest connections and shared borders with Russia and Ukraine among the Slavic countries.

However, there were quite a number of Slavic countries, about a dozen, including Russia, Ukraine, Belarus, Poland, Czech Republic, Slovakia, Bulgaria, and member countries of former Yugoslavia.

But some of these countries had already "betrayed" their Slavic brothers and could not possibly join forces with Russia again.

What Wang Ye actually could strive for were only those few countries that had joined the Collective Security Organization and the Economic Mutual Assistance Organization.

Securing these countries and having them all sign the integration agreement was already shocking enough and would be considered a major event in recent global diplomacy.

After all, if Russia and these Slavic brothers were to unite again, it could actually change the global situation...

Wang Ye knew that Ukraine and Belarus should be easy to secure, and there wouldn’t be much resistance since the high-level leaders of these two countries were genuinely their own people, and external forces could hardly interfere.

But the other countries might not go so smoothly, and who knew what messy situations might arise.

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After Wang Ye discussed the importance and historical significance of Slavic brotherhood integration, Yanukovych responded with a smile, "Yes, to make our Slavic ethnic group great again, we definitely need a strong leader. And that leader could be none other than your country! Under the joint leadership of the Kremlin and Director Mikhail, your country has developed impressively in recent years, not only economically but also in terms of living standards..."

His words subtly flattered Wang Ye.

Strictly speaking, Wang Ye’s official position did not qualify him to be mentioned alongside the Kremlin, nor to speak of "joint leadership."

However, what Yanukovych said was not entirely flattery, as it was also the truth.

Russia’s performance in recent years had been very impressive indeed, with the GDP growth rate close to or even exceeding double digits annually!

Among the large economies worldwide, probably only China could compare, while other countries fell far short.

Of course, apart from Wang Ye’s efforts, the soaring international energy prices also played a significant role, but that was beside the point.

Having abundant energy was, after all, one of Russia’s most critical advantages.

In the era of globalization, every country was involved in the global game, each playing their cards strategically and leveraging their national strengths to carve out a more significant share from the pie of globalization.

Having advanced technology was a key advantage, possessing abundant human resources was another, and having rich energy resources was certainly crucial!

No matter how it was put, Russia’s development in recent years had been impressive, especially in Eastern Europe where, surrounded by many "poor brothers," Russia stood out prominently.

Additionally, being "one family" historically and speaking the same language, many people from neighboring countries had flowed into Russia in recent years seeking job opportunities.

According to media investigations, Moscow topped the list of most desired big cities among residents of many Eastern European countries.

Following Moscow was the Crimea Peninsula...

And then the major cities of developed countries in Europe and America.

This indicated quite a lot.

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The two engaged in a long conversation of "nonsense", then ceremoniously drafted the "Agreement on Promoting the Russo-Ukrainian Integration Process".

After signing their names, they stood up and shook hands in front of the media reporters.

Naturally, thunderous applause erupted in the conference hall; the scene of Wang Ye and Yanukovych shaking hands would be imbued with significant historical significance and appear on the covers of major media publications...