TAKEALL-- Comlist: Moscow Consolidated 12 Jun 91

This document is a consolidated press summary dated June 12, 1991, detailing various news reports and broadcasts concerning the Soviet Union and its international relations. The document covers a wide range of topics, including the upcoming Russian Federation presidential elections, where candidates such as Boris Yeltsin and Nikolay Ryzhkov are mentioned. It highlights international conferences, such as the first international conference on the Caspian Sea and discussions regarding the European Bank for Reconstruction and Development. The text also notes diplomatic activities, including the credentialing of the new Soviet ambassador to the United States, Viktor Kompletkov, and various reports on Soviet-German relations. Military and security-related items include reports on NATO's course regarding nuclear weapons reduction, Soviet military reforms, and a brief mention of a Soviet film titled 'Dark Force' which contains information about a 'close encounter of third kind' experienced by a Latvian couple. The document serves as a comprehensive digest of media coverage, reflecting the political, economic, and social climate of the Soviet Union during a period of significant transition.