Yeltsin Visits the White House in 1992

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Yeltsin Visits the White House in 1992

Subject

Russian America, Part 4

Description

U.S.-Russian relations improved following the collapse of the Soviet Union. President Boris Yeltsin's visited the White House in January 1992 in an attempt to strengthen ties between the countries. This was a momentous visit during which Yeltsin and Bush discussed nuclear arms proliferation and reduction terms, as well as economic issues. In fact, President Bush helped Russia join the World Bank and IMF.
A key quote from a declaration they ended up making together was that "Russia and the United States do not regard each other as potential adversaries," thus demonstrating that the established goal had been met.

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Group 4

Source

http://www.state.gov/p/eur/ci/rs/200years/c30273.htm#yeltsin_visit

http://russiancouncil.ru/en/inner/?id_4=1694#top

Date

January to February 1992

Event Item Type Metadata

Duration

~1-2 months

Event Type

Diplomatic and economic relations visit

Participants

President Boris Yeltsin
President George Bush Sr.

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