Title

Major on meeting with Gorbachev

Genre

Interview

TX Date

Unknown

Year of production

1991

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Duration

00:04:30

Description

British Prime Minister John Major interviewed on his meeting with Soviet President Mikhail Gorbachev. They spoke about Russia’s relationship with Iraq and the situation of Baltic States wanting independence. He answers questions on his relationship with Gorbachev following the close relationship built up by his predecessor Margaret Thatcher. Female interviewer not identified.

Contributors

John Major

Keywords

Margaret Thatcher; UK; USSR; International relations; Nuclear weapons; Diplomacy; Independence; Wars (events); Iraq; Gulf War (1990-1991); Baltic States; Peacbuilding

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