Relations between USSR and FRG in 1955—1982: Energy Aspect

The initial period of energy relations between the USSR and FRG is considered. question raised about role economic diplomacy in development bilateral dialogue. Particular attention paid to impact sanctions factors political pressure from third parties on oil gas partnership Moscow Bonn. Transcripts Bundestag meetings 1960s archives German Foreign Ministry during specified were put into circulation used as sources. It analyzes how establishment cooperation was due need restore strengthen economies countries after Second World War, crises Middle East exporting countries, well increased foreign policy activity 1950s-1960s. proved that maintained close ties field energy, despite differences states Cold War. At same time, it noted pragmatism leaderships Soviet Union West Germany area under study became reason for sustainable nature dialogue following decades, already a completely different international environment.