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April 24, 1961	Record of a Conversation between N. S. Khrushchev and FRG Ambassador in the USSR H. Kroll about the State of Soviet-German Relations and Questions of the Signing of a Peace Treaty with Germany Kroll remarks that trade between the USSR and Western Germany is improving and that he hopes they can continue to trade on good terms. The two discuss the Soviet exhibition in FRG, and Kroll suggests to Khrushchev that the USSR should try and reach an agreement with the GDR soon. Khrushchev also mentions that he will not prevent West German citizens (with FRG passports) to enter FRG from Soviet-controlled Berlin, since population control is too difficult. However, he does mention the possibility of building a wall and quickly says that it would be "impossible".
April 20, 1960	Record of a Conversation [between] Cde. N. S. Khrushchev, Chairman of the USSR Council of Ministers, and Walter Nash, Prime Minister of New Zealand, on the Shore of the Caucasus (Pitsunda) This record of a conversation between Nikita Khrushchev and New Zealand Prime Minister Walter Nash, held on April 20, 1960, covers various international issues, including disarmament, the Cold War, German reunification, and the status of West Berlin. Nash praises Khrushchev’s peace proposals and emphasizes the importance of disarmament and peaceful coexistence. Khrushchev reiterates the Soviet Union's commitment to disarmament but expresses frustration with Western nations' resistance to concrete agreements. The two leaders discuss the need for mutual trust and the challenge of resolving intricate diplomatic issues. Khrushchev outlines Soviet plans for Germany, advocating peace treaties with both East and West Germany while proposing that West Berlin become a "free city." The conversation ends with Khrushchev agreeing to review cases of New Zealand residents seeking to reunite with family in the USSR. Both leaders express mutual respect and appreciation for the dialogue. This document summary was generated by an artificial intelligence language model and was reviewed by a Wilson Center staff member.
August 10, 1959	N.S. Khrushchev’s Views on the Content of a Memorandum [about a Peace Treaty with Germany] N. S. Khrushchev outlines his perspective on negotiating with the United States regarding a peace treaty with Germany, emphasizing the need to address the division between the German Democratic Republic (GDR) and the Federal Republic of Germany (FRG). He critiques Western policies that led to Germany's division and proposes signing a peace treaty with the GDR, while reassuring the U.S. that this action is not a threat to West Berlin. Khrushchev also touches on broader geopolitical issues, such as parallels with divided Korea and Vietnam, the significance of trade as a diplomatic barometer, and the importance of resolving tensions surrounding Taiwan and the People's Republic of China. Throughout, he encourages a phased approach to negotiations, stressing mutual understanding to avoid exacerbating international tensions. This document summary was generated by an artificial intelligence language model and was reviewed by a Wilson Center staff member.
December 14, 1976	Helmut Peters, 'Note about a Talk in the Department for International Relations of the Central Committee of the CPSU on 13 December 1976' GDR and Soviet officials discuss possible trajectories for China following the death of Mao..
August 29, 1961	Record of Conversation between N.S. Khrushchev and Kwame Nkrumah Khrushchev and Nkrumah discuss key international issues, including nuclear disarmament, the German peace settlement, and anti-colonial struggles. Khrushchev urges Nkrumah to take a clear position at the upcoming Belgrade conference, arguing that neutrality is no longer viable given the global tensions and the threat of war.
July 10, 1990	National Intelligence Daily for Tuesday, 10 July 1990 The CIA’s National Intelligence Daily for Tuesday, 10 July 1990 describes the latest developments in USSR, Nicaragua, France, East-Germany, Albania, USSR, Taiwan, Vietnam and Poland.
June 30, 1990	National Intelligence Daily for Saturday, 30 June 1990 The CIA’s National Intelligence Daily for Saturday, 30 June 1990 describes the latest developments in USSR, Germany, South Africa, Zaire, Romania, Honduras and Albania.
July 25, 1990	National Intelligence Daily for Wednesday, 25 July 1990 The CIA’s National Intelligence Daily for 25 July 1990 describes the latest developments in Iraq, Kuwait, Liberia, the Soviet Union, China, Taiwan, European Community, Hungary and Germany.
October 27, 1989	National Intelligence Daily for Friday, 27 October 1989 The CIA’s National Intelligence Daily for 27 October 1989 describes the latest developments in the German reunification.
October 11, 1989	Central Intelligence Agency, Directorate of Intelligence, 'German Reunification: What Would Have to Happen?' The CIA’s memorandum published on 11 October 1989 brings up the German reunification as an international agenda and assesses its implications for the Soviet Union and the United States.