Comlist: Moscow Consolidated 21 Dec 90

This document is a consolidated list of news reports and briefings from Moscow, dated December 21, 1990. It provides a comprehensive overview of the Soviet Union's international and domestic political landscape during a period of significant transition. Key topics covered include the resignation of Soviet Foreign Minister Eduard Shevardnadze, the status of Soviet-German relations, and the ongoing situation in the Persian Gulf. The document details various press briefings, including one by Vitaly Churkin regarding the Gulf crisis and the resignation of Shevardnadze. It also summarizes international reactions to these events, including reports from the UN, the EEC, and various diplomatic summits. Domestically, the document covers the proceedings of the 4th Congress of People's Deputies, focusing on debates regarding a new union treaty, constitutional amendments, and the political future of the Soviet Union. There are also reports on economic reforms in the RSFSR, the situation in various Soviet republics, and cultural or scientific news, such as a report on Soviet science and technology which briefly mentions public interest in UFOs and circles in British fields. The document serves as a daily digest of media and government communications, reflecting the complex geopolitical environment of the Soviet Union at the end of 1990.