THE Soviet Union's most ambitious diplomatic offensive in more than a decade is under way. All three members of the Kremlin's ruling troika have announced elaborate travel plans; by the end of the year, they will have visited no fewer than eight countries. When they are not out barnstorming, they will be at home to welcome a number of foreign dignitaries to Moscow. The major comings and goings:
BRANDT IN THE CRIMEA: Following the signing of the Big Four agreement on Berlin last month, the Soviets unexpectedly invited West German Chancellor Willy Brandt to...
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