Disarmament Agreements 1978-1991

Question 1

Geneva, Switzerland

Answer 1

1985
Gorbachev + Reagan
brought the two superpowers together after the tension of the second cold war
laid the foundations for cooperation

Question 2

Reykjavik, Iceland

Answer 2

1986
Gorbachev + Reagan
no concrete results, both both sides promised to commit to arms limitation and reduction
gorbachev wanted to eliminate nuclear weapons by 2000

Question 3

Washington, USA (1987)

Answer 3

Gorbachev + Reagan

intermediate Nuclear Forces (INF) treaty signed

Question 4

Moscow, USSR 1988

Answer 4

Gorbachev + Reagan

welcoming reception for Reagan in Moscow and Further disarmament talks

Question 5

Malta

Answer 5

1989
Gorbachev + Bush
both sides committed to a new form of detente

Question 6

Washington, USA (1990)

Answer 6

Gorbachev + Bush

further disarmament talks

Question 7

Helsinki, Finland

Answer 7

1990
Gorbachev + Bush
further disarmament talks
confirmation of a new friendship between the USA and USSR

Question 8

Moscow, USSR (1991)

Answer 8

Gorbachev + Bush

START I signed