… D+11 (20 July, 1987)
"General Secretary Grigory Romanov summoned the core Defense Council members of the Politburo to the Kremlin at 1 AM. In addition, the Chief of the General Staff Marshal Akhromeyev, and KGB Chairman Viktor Chebrikov were also ordered to attend. Largely surprised, bewildered, and even slightly alarmed by the instruction, the men raced to the Kremlin
When Romanov spoke, the tone of his voice mirrored his face. "Comrades, the Soviet Union is not winning the war. Many of the reports I have read from the military, and various government agencies over the last week have painted a picture of imminent victory in the coming days. In my mind I had doubts, yet kept these to myself, and deferred to the so-called experts. Now, it is clear to me that the assessments of the present situation have been miscalculated. Or," he paused dramatically. "I have been deliberately misled, along with you comrades, and the other members of the Politburo.
"Yesterday the war came directly to Soviet soil. American bombs fell on targets in the Kola Peninsula. If American aircraft can penetrate our airspace and cause damage it is proof this country is not winning!" Romanov's fist smashed down on the table, startling those seated around it. "Not winning," he continued after taking a moment to calm down. "Does not mean we are losing. The Soviet Union is not losing the war, however, the danger exists. Which brings me to the purpose of this meeting. Comrades, I've brought you here to discuss the current state of the war, political and military, and take the steps necessary to assure us of victory…"
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