Cautious handling of walk-ins was not exclusively a Soviet concern.
In addition, a ban on medium-range missiles would resolve some Soviet concerns.
The press release appeared to reflect Soviet concern over growing Arab criticism of its stance on the gulf war.
Notably absent is sea-launched cruise missiles, an important Soviet concern.
What we have addressed is the Soviet concern to have a more predictable situation.
The West has enough excess nuclear punch to accommodate these Soviet concerns.
The Soviet concern is that "Iran won't exploit the situation on the other side of the border."
We must never underestimate Soviet concerns about national security and fears of national humiliation.
That would make it easier for Washington, Bonn and others to show they take account of Soviet concerns.
Western officials said another motive might be Soviet concerns over the military implications of German reunification.