Moscow Consolidated 15 Jul 91

This document, dated July 15, 1991, is a Foreign Broadcast Information Service (FBIS) compilation of news reports concerning Soviet President Mikhail Gorbachev's participation in the G-7 summit held in London. The compilation consists of eleven distinct items summarizing various media reports and broadcasts. The primary focus of these reports is the diplomatic and economic context of Gorbachev's visit. Several reports highlight the anticipation surrounding Gorbachev's meetings with G-7 leaders, emphasizing the historical significance of the summit and the Soviet Union's efforts toward market reform. Specific reports mention Gorbachev's press conference in Moscow, the preparations at the London press center overseen by Vitaly Ignatenko, and the commentary provided by various Soviet reporters such as Andrey Ptashnikov, Aleksandr Pogodin, and Vyacheslav Solovyev. One report cites Yevgeniy Primakov, who warned that Gorbachev might face a 'social explosion' if he returned from the summit empty-handed. The reports also touch upon the broader agenda of the G-7 summit, including discussions on the Soviet economy, weapon exports, and environmental protection. The document serves as a summary of the international media narrative surrounding the Soviet Union's engagement with Western powers during this period.