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Labour leader Michel Foot (centre) seen here in Moscow for talks with the Soviet
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Labour leader Michel Foot (centre) seen here in Moscow for talks with the Soviet
Labour leader Michel Foot (centre) seen here in Moscow for talks with the Soviet administration. Accompanied by Denis Healey (left) and other Labour MPs. Mr Foot took part in a series of weighty discussions on international matters starting with a 90 minute barrage from Boris Fonomarov, the 76 year old head of Russias liason team with oversea Communist parties. The Labour leadership are seen here being greeted by Leonid Breshnev (right) 22nd September 1981
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Labour leader Michel Foot, accompanied by Denis Healey and other Labour MPs, is captured in this historic photo during his visit to Moscow for crucial talks with the Soviet administration. The year was 1981, a time when tensions between East and West were at their peak during the Cold War era. In this snapshot frozen in time, Mr. Foot can be seen at the center of attention, engrossed in weighty discussions on international matters. His visit commenced with an intense 90-minute barrage from Boris Fonomarov, the esteemed head of Russia's liaison team with overseas Communist parties. The significance of this meeting cannot be overstated; it symbolizes a pivotal moment where political ideologies clashed amidst global power struggles. As men of influence donning sharp suits and shirts, these politicians embodied determination and conviction as they navigated through turbulent times. Adding to the gravity of the occasion is Leonid Brezhnev himself, extending a warm welcome to the British delegation. A powerful figure within Soviet politics at that time, Brezhnev's presence further emphasizes the importance placed on these talks. This photograph serves as a testament to diplomacy in action—a visual reminder that even during times of uncertainty and ideological differences, dialogue remains essential for progress towards peace.
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