Konev, Ivan Stepanovich 1897 - 1973

Ulbricht writes to Khrushchev regarding the closing of the border between east and west Berlin.

The Presidium decides to promulgate a declaration on Hungary in which Soviet withdrawal and relations with the new government will be addressed. Members discuss the language of the new declaration and the advice of the CPC CC regarding the status of Soviet troops. The declaration is also intended to address the broader crisis in Soviet relations with people’s democracies.

Khrushchev and Ho Chi Minh discuss global tensions around imperialism, nuclear disarmament, and peace talks over Germany. They review worsening Soviet relations with Albania and China, as Albania aligns with Beijing and Western powers. The leaders also address the conflicts in Laos and South Vietnam, balancing support for revolutionary forces with concerns over provoking US intervention.

Gomulka describes the 1956 Polish protests and his confrontation with Soviet authorities.

Recognition of the provisional government of Austria following the expansion of its authority to all of Austria.