Russians Optimistic on Border Pact as Next Summit Seen
leaders from both sides voice cautious optimism about halving strategic nuclear arms and holding a Moscow summit as early as June. Baker says Gorbachev may advance cuts without SDI concessions while protests surge over Jewish emigration and Kremlin policy. Security cells clash with dissidents. Shultz and Arbatov comment on efforts to undermine the talks.
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Gorbachev Star Wars Talks Stalemate Recounted on TV
The article recalls Gorbachev and Gipper during a summit where human rights, Nicaragua, and arms control top the agenda. Soviet officials deny Star Wars as an issue, with Gerasimov saying missile defense is not technically feasible now. He stresses no quarrel on Star Wars and cites Reykjavik stalemate.
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