Soviet Delegation Challenges Western Control Plans
Dmitri Shepilov opposed proposals that would remove effective canal management from Egypt and questioned Western dominance of the conference process.
Role range: 1956-1956
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Dmitri Shepilov Biography and Timeline
Follow Dmitri Shepilov through 7 dated historical records for Soviet Union.
Dmitri Shepilov, historical timeline
A chronological timeline drawn from matching World History Database records.
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1956
Soviet Delegation Supports Alternative Settlement Approach
Dmitri Shepilov resisted the proposed international board and favored a framework more respectful of Egyptian control.
Role range: 1956-1956
Soviet Opposition Blocks Wider Western Formula
Dmitri Shepilov's government opposed the additional provisions favoring the eighteen-power plan, although the six basic principles were adopted unanimously.
Role range: 1956-1956
Soviet Veto Blocks Association Implementation Clause
Dmitri Shepilov's government vetoed the wider Western-backed resolution, preventing Security Council endorsement of the disputed users association provisions.
Role range: 1956-1956
Soviet Veto Rejects Additional Canal Formula
The Soviet Union rejected a wider Western proposal associated with canal users while accepting the Council's separately adopted six basic principles.
Role range: 1956-1957
Soviet Vote Opposes Hungary Assembly Referral
The Soviet representative voted against Security Council Resolution 120 calling an emergency Assembly session to discuss intervention in Hungary.
Role range: 1956-1957
Soviet Delegate Opposes Hungary Resolution 120
The Soviet Union voted against the Council's procedural referral of Hungary to the General Assembly while it criticized Western intervention in Egypt.
Role range: 1956-1957
Records, sources and methodology
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