Becoming a Russian Oligarch After Rebirth
Chapter 1285 - 1042: Talking Through the Night_2

Chapter 1285: Chapter 1042: Talking Through the Night_2

Wang Ye had long realized that economic development alone is far from enough to truly strengthen a nation.

Every aspect must advance together.

Economics, military, technology, culture—none can be neglected!

These are all "hard requisites," the overt ones, yet there are also some invisible factors, such as national confidence, pride, and the cultivation of patriotic fervor, which are equally crucial.

To put it frankly, only after reaching the highest echelons of power did Wang Ye understand more and more how difficult it is to govern a country, especially a major power.

With countless complexities intertwined, even though he possessed a foresight that "led" everyone by over a decade, he sometimes felt powerless.

Many things really don’t shift according to one’s will!

Honestly, he now greatly admired several generations of leaders in another country, who, despite their poor foundation and large population, faced a complicated local and international environment. They endured humiliation, worked diligently for thirty years, and then astounded the whole world...

If we were to compare, the foundations of Russia and Ukraine are much stronger!

Whether it’s resources, technology, or industrial base, Russia and Ukraine absolutely outstrip that country. Together, their populations barely total two hundred million, and generally, they have a higher educational level.

Located in Europe, surrounded by many developed countries, their overall environment is indeed excellent.

As long as the right direction of development is maintained and there’s a strong management layer on top, there’s absolutely no reason why they can’t develop.

However, once Wang Ye truly gained substantial authority over the past two years, he gradually realized that many things that seem simple are quite difficult when actually put into action.

Take, for example, the simplest scenario, where Wang Ye detests the bureaucratic atmosphere within the domestic agencies of Russia and has started to address it.

From the police system to the Duma to government departments, despite repeated orders, the results are still disappointing.

If it were said that government departments are less influenced by him, that might be understandable, but the police system is essentially under Wang Ye’s control now. His confidants and staunch supporters hold key positions there.

Yet the reform results are still not ideal; at most, the situation has improved slightly in Moscow, with fewer cases of extorting foreigners.

But in other regions and cities, things remain as they were before, with virtually no change.

This frequently made Wang Ye sigh; previously, he couldn’t comprehend what "The decree does not leave the capital" meant, but now he finally understood.

Even if you hold great power, if people are distant and minor figures, and they simply don’t listen to you, you can’t personally oversee everyone’s daily work...

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Having finished his impassioned speech, it was time for Yulia to make a statement. However, after waiting for two seconds, he heard no response.

He turned his head and saw that Yulia was staring blankly at him...

Wang Ye quickly coughed to remind Yulia not to lose her composure in such a setting, especially with so many senior officials and media reporters watching.

It could be very hard to manage if some embarrassing incident were to happen...

Awakened by his cough, Yulia covered up by smoothing her hair, pondered for a moment, gathered her thoughts, and also spoke a few words of conventional banter.

Although she hadn’t been listening to what Wang Ye had been saying, the theme of today’s meeting had been determined long ago, and the two had discussed it privately multiple times. Thus, her words were definitely on point; after all, this was a speech thoughtfully prepared...

Yulia expressed her complete agreement with Director Mikhail’s plan. Previously, the Ukrainian government was constrained by economic difficulties, and had to watch powerlessly as important factories like the Black Sea Shipyard and aviation engine factories fell into dire straits, which pained her deeply.

Now, with special support funds available, amounting to ten billion US dollars!

All these large factories will now be revived, and she will lead by example, personally supervising the use of this fund, ensuring that it is used for the intended purposes, with every US dollar of support spent where it is most needed, preventing any waste or unnecessary expenses.

She aimed to restore these major factories to their former glory within two to three years, at which time she would invite Director Mikhail to visit again...

After both had spoken, thunderous applause naturally erupted from the audience, with a continuous flash of cameras.

However, the afternoon meeting was slightly different from the morning, as not only people brought by Wang Ye and government personnel were present, but a few "special guests" were also invited.

Among them was the veteran manager of the Black Sea Shipyard, who was also an "old friend" of Wang Ye. Initially, when Wang Ye was purchasing the fleet for Wagner, he personally visited the Black Sea Shipyard and met with the old manager.

The other guests included individuals like the general manager of the Madasich Engine Factory, all of whom were within the scope of this financial aid.

Speaking of the Black Sea Shipyard, its technical prowess is formidable—it was the only shipyard capable of building aircraft carriers during the Former Soviet Era.

Wagner Company also purchased the Ulan, along with several supporting warships from this shipyard.

Similarly, the Madasich Engine Factory had a rather glorious past.

This company, established over a century ago, was the largest aircraft engine manufacturer in the Former Soviet Nation and is renowned worldwide in the aviation industry.

The largest AN-225 aircraft in human history was equipped with six DT-18 engines produced by Madasich!

This attests to its formidable strength!

Wang Ye specifically named this company and even allowed his controlled United Airlines to directly hold a majority stake in Madasich, a condition included in the agreement, which Kiev obviously had no objections to.

After all, shares of such a company were not valuable, and since Wang Ye wanted them, they might as well give them to him...

After acquiring control of Madasich, Wang Ye also planned to involve it in the China-Russia large civil airliner joint venture project he was working on, providing aviation engines for the developing large civil airliner.

Originally, both China and Russia were weak in aviation engine research and development, but with Madasich’s involvement, many challenges were set to be resolved!

Sitting in the audience, the old manager was deeply moved when he saw the spirited young man on stage. He truly had not expected that the "rich second generation" who had purchased several warships from his factory a few years ago had now grown into a "towering tree"!

Not only was his authority prominent in Russia, but his influence even extended to Kiev. Even though he was not very politically inclined, it was evident to him that the Kiev dignitaries were treating Mikhail with a respect and etiquette that went beyond normal diplomatic protocols.

Perhaps even a visit from the Kremlin’s leader to Kiev would not receive such a level of welcome!

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Tonight, Wang Ye did not stay at Natalia’s apartment but instead resided in a hotel provided by Kiev for visiting dignitaries like him.

Of course, by nine o’clock in the evening, when most were resting, Yulia went to Wang Ye’s room to report on work.

The two of them talked throughout the night, discussing matters until the early hours, after which Yulia left Wang Ye’s room looking vibrant, making one marvel at how seriously Wang Ye and Yulia took their work, and how strenuous their work was...

As for what exactly they discussed behind closed doors, that remained unknown.

As Wang Ye was wrapping up his business in Kiev and preparing to return to Moscow, he received an unexpected call.

The call came from the United States and was from Boss Qiao.

Since investing in Apple, a few years had passed, and contact between Boss Qiao and Wang Ye was scarce, the calls they made could even be counted on one hand.

After all, Wang Ye had promised that his investment in Apple was a financial one, as he saw potential in the company’s future, and he would not interfere with the day-to-day operations of Apple, but would unconditionally support Boss Qiao.