Anglo-Russian Relations Flashcards
1
Q
When did Macmillan go to Moscow?
A
1959
2
Q
When did Khrushchev visit Britain?
A
1955
3
Q
Negatives of anglo-russian relationship during “peaceful coexistence”
A
- As countries emerge from British rule, USSR begins bidding for support in Asia & Africa
4
Q
Why did Anglo-Russian relations improve under Brezhnev & Wilson?
A
After decline of empire, do not see as threat, focus on USA
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5
Q
Espionage Britain & russia: 1964-82
A
- 1971, Britain expel 105 russian diplomats
6
Q
Thatcher & USSR
A
- Iron lady, anti communist, retain nuclear defences
- BUT likes Gorbachev & visits Moscow in 1984
7
Q
Improvements to Britain-USSR relations under New Russia
A
- Yeltsin visits Britain
- Signs agreements on trade & military cooperation
