Mikhail Vladimirovich nodded.

  - That's a good idea too! Let's release vodka and cigarettes!

  The Security Council decided a few more issues and dispersed. And they sat for so long.

  Then Mishustin called Joe Biden.

  The President of the United States picked up the phone.

  Mikhail Vladimirovich said:

  - Now I'm the most important in Russia!

  The President of the United States nodded.

  - This is good!

  Acting President of Russia, said:

  - I want to improve our relations with the West. But for this we need to reduce the intensity of our confrontation. And do not give unnecessary reasons for confrontation.

  Joe Biden nodded.

  - OK! But what can we do?

  Mishustin replied:

  - It would be best if you would come to the funeral of Vladimir Putin and there we would discuss the details of cooperation!

  The President of the United States asked:

  - Stop the war with Ukraine?

  The acting president of Russia answered with a sigh:

  - I'll try my best! But I don't know if I can do it! In addition, I am not yet the president of Russia, but only an acting one!

  Joe Biden confirmed:

  - I understand it! Well, and whose Crimea?

  Mishustin answered honestly:

  - Until we talk about it. Otherwise I will lose everything! But if anything is needed for a legitimate president to appear in both Ukraine and Russia. It is necessary that you persuade Ukraine to conclude a truce with us for four months. When both we and they have presidential elections, it will be easier to negotiate!

  The President of the United States remarked:

  - That's a good idea! But Russia must abandon the four regions that it considers its own in Ukraine!

  The acting president of Russia confidently answered:

  - After the elections, I will have more opportunities and resources. Here compromises are possible. But I don't have all the power yet!

  Joe Biden stated:

  - Will you release a political prisoner?

  The acting president of Russia honestly answered:

  - There will be a big amnesty, and all the prisoners will come out. So don't worry about this!

  The President of the United States replied with a smile:

  - I believe you! Well, we will agree on peace, and I will come to the funeral of Vladimir Putin in Moscow. But as a sign of my friendship and yours, maybe Russia will condemn the dictator?

  Mishustin answered with a sigh:

  - For now, unfortunately, we have to reckon with the popularity that Vladimir Putin still has. But in the future it is possible. Nikita Khrushchev also did not immediately make the Twentieth Congress!

  Joe Biden, with a smile of a well-fed python, said:

  - Well, that's great! For some reason I believe you! Will we become friends?

  Mikhail Vladimirovich replied:

  - Time will tell! You have to be moderate. Not sweet - so as not to be licked, but not bitter, so as not to be spat! Therefore, for now, I walk like a tightrope over an abyss. Please don't push me down!

  The President of the United States replied:

  - We are also interested in friendship with Russia and long-term partnership, and maybe allied relations. I am sure we will agree. And we'll talk in more detail at the funeral of Russian President Vladimir Putin!

  Mishustin nodded and confirmed:

  - Let's talk!

  Then they hung up the pipes. Now, for Russia and everything civilized and not very worldly, another era has begun!