The removal of Tsedenbal had full Soviet backing, and he retired to Moscow where he lived until his death from cancer in 1991.

Following World War II, Marxist ideology, often with Soviet military backing, spawned a rise in revolutionary communist parties all over the world.

That Government, now led by Prime Minister Hun Sen, receives Soviet backing.

The greatest threat would arise in Kuwait, the document said, "where the Iraqis, with Soviet backing, might be tempted to intervene."

On this issue the Solidarity Government has sought Soviet backing, even though it has loosened ties with Moscow.

It was dissolved after 1944 when Communist Party gained influence with Soviet backing.

With Soviet backing, the Arab states, particularly Egypt, were continuing to build up their forces.

In August, Bulgaria reclaimed southern Dobruja, with German and Soviet backing.

By this time, however, Hitler had Soviet backing and had decided to attack Poland.

Without Soviet backing, Syria's quest for "strategic parity" with Israel is clearly unrealistic.