Molotov and the Germans were like dry kindling and raging fire—one spark was all it took.
In his rivalry with Andreyev, Molotov was undoubtedly at a disadvantage. Therefore, if he wanted to defeat Andreyev and become Russia's Supreme Leader, he had to find outside support. And in present-day Russia, there was no ally more powerful than Germany. It could be said that once he gained Germany's recognition, Molotov becoming Russia's Supreme Leader would be as good as nailed down.
As for the exceedingly harsh peace terms proposed by Germany, Molotov did not consider them a problem at all. After all, it would be Russia as a country paying such a grievous price, not him personally. He himself could still reap considerable benefits from it. In any case, it was perfectly normal for victors to carve up the defeated, and Germany had always been particularly brutal in its carving up of defeated nations.
Germany, meanwhile, also hoped that Russia's Supreme Leader would be pro-German. Although a weakened Russia would be feeble and no longer pose any threat to Germany, Germany still did not want Russia to be hostile toward it. Otherwise, it would still tie down part of Germany's military strength. That would be extremely detrimental both to Germany's ongoing war and to consolidating its Hegemonic Status in the world.
Germany was very satisfied with Molotov's promises, and Molotov was willing to cooperate with Germany. With both sides in agreement, nothing could stop them now. Once these peace negotiations were concluded, Germany would fully support Molotov's appointment as Russia's Supreme Leader.
"Your Excellency the Foreign Minister, I personally have no objections to the terms your country has proposed. Even my allies, Comrade Kalinin and Comrade Mikoyan, will agree to them. But Andreyev holds great power in the Politburo, and he will