1893-1976
Eastern Europe
(372) documents
East Asia
North America
Central America and Caribbean
1879 - 1953
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Middle East
1893 - 1976
1890 - 1986
1912 - 1994
March 16, 1950
Shtykov transmits Kim Il Sung’s March 14 letter containing requests for credit in the form of arms and other military equipment.
March 21, 1950
Shtykov reports on his meeting with Kim Il Sung where Kim Il Sung requests a meeting with Stalin in Moscow.
March 24, 1950
Shtykov informs Vyshinsky of Kim Il Sung's upcoming visit and the transportation arrangements.
May 8, 1980
CPSU CC Politburo Decision, 8 May 1980, with Politburo Commission Report, 6 May 1980, and Approved Cable to Soviet Ambassador in Kabul instruction him what to tell Karmal regarding the situation in Afghanistan
June 18, 1980
CPSU CC Politburo decisions on providing military assistance to Afghanistan and on possibly withdrawing some troops
June 23, 1980
CPSU CC Plenum meeting (excerpt) concerning the deterioration in relations with the US and NATO countries. Soviet Foreign Minister Gromyko describes the altruistic nature of Soviet intentions in aiding Afghanistan.
October 2, 1980
Report by Soviet Defense Minister Ustinov to CPSU CC on "Foreign Interference" in Afghanistan regarding the training of counterrevolutionaries by the US
March 10, 1983
CPSU CC Politburo transcript discussing continuing progress towards stabilization in Afghanistan but also continuing difficulties in the situation.
March 20, 1986
CPSU CC Politburo Transcript discussing Afghan plans to execute 50 people and Karmal’s weak psychological disposition
November 13, 1986
CPSU CC Politburo transcript regarding attempts to find a solution to the Afghan war and bring resolution to the conflict.