Washington in History

Appointed Ambassador of USA

Accepts the common programme embodied in the Atlantic Charter.

Signs the Declaration by United Nations for the Soviet Union.

A pact made at the Washington Conference becomes the nucleus of the United Nations

Declaration by 26 Allies not to conclude a separate armistice. A pact made at the Washington Conference becomes the nucleus of the United Nations

Declaration by 26 Allies not to conclude a separate armistice, the pact becomes the UN. A pact made at the Washington Conference becomes the nucleus of the United Nations

Molotov gains military assistance & economic aid. A 2nd front is established & atomic research intensified

Molotov gains military assistance & economic aid. A 2nd front is established & atomic research intensified

Strongly criticized by Truman for Russias behaviour in eastern Europe

Visits Eisenhower to discuss general foreign policy including Berlin

Arrives for his official American tour and is welcomed by President Eisenhower.

Begins the first visit to the United States by a Soviet leader, meeting President Dwight Eisenhower.

Dobrynin received formal American communications after Kennedy publicly announced the missile evidence and naval quarantine.

Feklisov, using the name Aleksandr Fomin, discussed a possible settlement with journalist John Scali.

Feklisov relayed John Scali's interest in a possible settlement through Soviet channels while official negotiations remained uncertain.

Dobrynin maintained urgent contact with Moscow while unofficial channels explored possible terms for ending the confrontation.

Feklisov continued informal contact with Scali as Washington and Moscow searched for a formula that could end the crisis.

Dobrynin received an urgent warning that the United States would soon act if the Cuban missiles remained.

Dobrynin reported American reactions to Moscow as the Soviet government announced acceptance of the missile-withdrawal settlement.

Discusses Vietnam with US officials during the escalation of the war

Signs the nuclear risk reduction agreement with the United States.

Begins his major United States visit for summit talks with Richard Nixon.

Holds opening White House discussions with Richard Nixon on arms control and superpower relations.

Signs an agreement with Richard Nixon committing both governments to avoid nuclear confrontation.

Serves as a principal Soviet channel to Washington during the ceasefire crisis.

Deals with American officials as the US moves to a heightened alert posture.

Reagan hosts a visit by Gromyko in the Oval office for more than 3 1/2 hrs

Gorbachev pays a visit to the USA

Meets President George H. W. Bush at the White House after his election as Russian president.

Reaches agreement with George H. W. Bush on reductions beyond START I, laying the groundwork for START II.

Addresses a joint meeting of the United States Congress and presents Russia's democratic and market transition.

Agrees with George H. W. Bush to explore cooperation on missile warning and defenses against limited ballistic attacks.

Signs the Washington Charter on American-Russian Partnership and Friendship during a state visit.

Kozyrev represents Russia as a witness at the signing ceremony for the Declaration of Principles

Represents Russia, one of the witnesses to the Declaration of Principles signed in Washington.

Begins a state visit to the United States for talks with President Bill Clinton.

Represents Russian support as a witness to the Interim Agreement and co-sponsor of the Madrid peace framework.