That is an agreement to reduce long-range missiles, those with a range beyond 3,400 miles, and prevent the development of American space-based weapons.

Simultaneously, the Soviets have begun to push for talks on reducing or eliminating medium-range missiles in the region.

Bonn has previously urged that "speedy" talks be held on reducing short-range nuclear missiles.

In what was described as a major foreign policy speech, Mr. Dole made it plain that he supported efforts to reduce long-range nuclear missiles.

That is when a suitable compromise can be reached permitting testing without secrecy and reducing missiles and armies.

The main question is whether the apparent success in negotiations on reducing other missiles will lend impetus to the talks on strategic arms.

The new arms treaty, to be signed on Wednesday, will reduce missiles with a range of more than 3,000 miles.

And you have been talking here again today about the need to reduce long-range missiles by 50 percent.

Other differences that are to be taken up concern the schedule for reducing medium-range missiles.

One of the treaties is on reducing long-range nuclear missiles, and a year ago both sides said the pact was almost ready for signing.