Soviet Documents on Kuwait Crisis and Perestroika

Summary

This declassified CIA document contains a transcript of a Soviet radio broadcast from January 25, 1991, during the Persian Gulf crisis. It discusses Soviet policy toward Iraq's invasion of Kuwait, featuring an interview with Vitaly Churkin, a representative of the Soviet Foreign Ministry. The broadcast also covers perestroika, the situation in the Balkans, and cooperation with countries in Asia and Latin America. The text includes questions from listeners about city names, the withdrawal of Soviet troops from Eastern Europe, and the status of retirees in China. It highlights the views of various Soviet experts on the need to resolve conflicts through peaceful means and the importance of international cooperation.