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Why did Gorbachev give the USA a part of the USSR's waters in the northern seas, and what does the State Duma of the Russian Federation say about it today
Material posted: Gornova Anna M.Publication date: 31-08-2022

In 1990, making concessions to the United States, the USSR gave them a huge territory rich in commercial fish and deposits of natural resources. This happened after the signing of the Agreement on June 1, which defined the maritime borders between the states, giving the United States a much greater territorial advantage. The agreement signed by Shevardnadze and Baker has not yet been ratified by the Russian side, which believes that the procedure was carried out in violation of not only Russian, but also international legislation.

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