In the big picture, the most important change is probably Soviet policy.

This came as a result of a change in Soviet foreign policy.

"We are not here to debate the fine points of Soviet policy!"

Soviet economic policies also brought with them, political and military support.

No one knows how long the more open Soviet policies will remain in effect.

During the war the Soviet policy toward religion changed completely.

But many others have seen the transformation of Soviet policy as their country's best if not only hope for change.

These are events which have already had a profound effect on Soviet foreign policy.

He was the able spokesman for many different Soviet policies over the years.

This 'new thinking' in Soviet foreign policy was set out more fully over the months that followed.