apr 30, 1972 - Moscow summit - 12 principles agreed on for relations between US and USSR

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- no alternative to peaceful coexistence
-determination to avoid situations which could damage commitment to pe.coex
-exercise restraint in mutual relations, negotiate via peaceful means
-peaceful relations based on recognition of the right of each state to protect its security interests
-promote conditions which all countries would live in peace and security
-NO LEGAL STATUS
-USA saw it as aspirational
-USSR saw it to be of fundamental importance