Litvinov Warns West on Soviet Demands in Postwar Interview
In 1946 Maxim Litvinov, former Soviet foreign minister, warned that Russia would persist in pursuing greater power as Stalin pushed him out. This CBS Moscow interview, delayed until Litvinov's 1952 death, is published here in a five part series with background notes by Richard C. Hottelet.
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Litvinov and the Cold War moment in Moscow interview
In June 1948 Richard C. Hottelet records a BBC CBS interview with Soviet Deputy Foreign Minister Maxim Litvinov. The discussion covers Stalin’s death impact, atomic bomb estimates, East–West tension, and Western demands amid a shifting wartime alliance. Litvinov’s evasive reply contrasts with the tense backdrop of Moscow, Paris, and Copenhagen sightings.
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Looking Sideways and Litvinov Interview Reflections
A 1952 feature blends cultural gossip with a wartime diplomacy interview. The piece traces actors, authors, and socialites while recounting Josef Litvinov’s cautious views on East West tensions and a proposed bridge across the ideological divide. It touches on Hollywood figures, marriages, and lifestyle notes, framing Litvinov as a reluctant diplomat bearing a quiet political testament.
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