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What does it mean?
The USSR doubts the US is genuinely committed to reaching a mutually acceptable agreement.
In plain terms
The Soviets doubt the US is serious about peace talks.
What can you take from it?
Doubt persists about the US commitment to peace.

Where it applies

  • international relations
  • diplomacy
  • negotiation

Putting it to work

  • dialogue
  • transparency
  • trust-building

Questions to consider

  • Can you trust peace talks?
  • What proves sincerity?

Another view

US intentions might be more genuine than this statement suggests.

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