West German Leader Seeks Pact Progress Amid Cold War Echoes
The article recalls Adenauer and Khrushchev’s past meeting and tracks Brandt’s push for closer East–West ties with a peace initiative. It notes the need for German unity and NATO ties as a backdrop to easing tensions and revisiting security guarantees in Europe.
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Adenauer pressures for POW release before Moscow talks
The West German chancellor urged Russia to free about 10 000 German soldiers held as POWs and allow 130 000 German civilians to emigrate to West Germany before diplomatic relations could be established. Khrushchev clashed with Adenauer over the issue, but a breakthrough came when Bulganin promised releases if relations moved forward. Ambassadors were exchanged as ties remained tense.
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