1.   Despite our differences, we came here with high hopes of signing a new treaty.

2.   The new treaties will define that role and extend it.

3.   There are now no legal obligations arising out of joint action, which will remain until the new treaty is effective.

4.   This Article does not require amendments or modifications to be registered, except where they constitute a new treaty.

5.   Instead, it was described solely as the basis for elaborating a new constitution for the RSFSR and for the conclusion of a new Union treaty.

6.   The decree reaffirmed central banking control pending the conclusion of a new union treaty.

7.   The key unresolved issues remained the duration of the new treaty and the level of financial compensation to be paid by the USA.

8.   The new State Council would consist of the heads of republics prepared to sign the new union treaty, with the Union President taking the chair.

9.   Mitterrand made clear his desire to see new treaties on political and monetary union concluded before the end of the year.