Office of the Historian

196. Telegram From the Embassy in the Soviet Union to the Department of State0

Moscow, May 18, 1962, noon.

3000. From Embassy point of view Salinger visit was useful, particularly in development contacts with top personalities Soviet information media. Although no immediate results in facilitating communications, believe Soviets somewhat softened up for future progress. It was quite clear that Soviet policy remains on dead center and that Salingerʼs contacts not free at this time to make any significant new moves. Adzhubei several times referred to current tense situation in our relations.

Thompson
  1. Source: Department of State, Central Files, 101/5-1862. Secret; Limit Distribution.↩