SUBJ TAKEALL-- Comlist: Moscow Consolidated 29 Dec 90

This document is a consolidated summary of Moscow media reports dated December 29, 1990. It covers a wide range of topics concerning the Soviet Union's internal and external affairs at the end of the year. Key segments include a briefing by the Soviet foreign ministry regarding the return of specialists from Iraq and concerns over the Gulf crisis, as well as reports on the reorganization of Soviet armed forces. Economic discussions focus on the International Bank for Economic Cooperation and the transition of European, Asian, and Latin American countries to world prices and convertible currency. The document also highlights a year-end review of world events, noting general optimism despite the Gulf crisis, while acknowledging domestic issues such as crime, shortages, and the black market for foreign goods. Regional reports cover situations in Havana and Mongolia. Other segments address the 'Radio Moscow Friends' club, the aftermath of the Armenian earthquake, and the failure of Ryzhkov's recovery promises. Finally, the document touches on disarmament, specifically nuclear arsenal cuts and the debate over U.S. nuclear testing, and mentions a press interview with Soviet Defense Minister Yazov. Notably, the document mentions that the 'Moscow Mailbag' segment included discussions on UFOs.