Bush Condemns Baltic Crackdown Straining U S Soviet Ties
President Bush condemned the Soviet crackdown in Lithuania, warning it could delay or reverse progress in U S Soviet relations. He urged Gorbachev to seek a peaceful solution, cautioned about a trip to Moscow for a nuclear arms treaty, and noted the Baltic crisis could jeopardize perestroika gains while U S Gulf policy remains intact.
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World leaders condemn Soviet crackdown on Lithuania
United States and European nations denounce the Soviet crackdown in Lithuania. Belgium weighs possible suspension of a $1 billion EC aid package. Britain calls for review of Western aid. Canada considers scrapping Soviet programs. NATO holds emergency talks as Bush and Major urge halt to force and restraint.
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Red Army renews fears of dictatorship in Lithuania crisis
In Moscow the Red Army crackdown on Lithuania sparks worry of a return to dictatorship. Protesters accuse the army and KGB of building a dictatorship as perestroika actions are blamed. Baker condemns the use of tanks against civilians in Lithuania. Shevardnadze warns dictatorship looms for the Soviet Union. Baltic radio echoes fear of a military coup.
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