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September 14, 1949
Telegram from Tunkin to the Soviet Foreign Ministry in Reply to 11 September Telegram
North Korea plans to attack South Korea, but the Soviet Foreign Ministry is skeptical about North Korea's actual military capabilities and generally disproves of North Korea's plans.
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September 24, 1949
Politburo Decision to Confirm the Following Directive to the Soviet Ambassador in Korea
The Soviet Politburo argues that North Korea is not ready to launch a successful overthrow of the South Korean regime and suggests North Korea should concentrate its efforts on developing partisan groups in South Korea.
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October 26, 1949
Draft Reply to Mao Zedong's Telegram from Stalin via Molotov
Stalin agrees with Mao Zedong that North Korea is not yet ready to launch an assault, and reports that the Soviet Union has told North Korea to concentrate on developing liberated areas and guerrillas in South Korea.
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January 19, 1950
Telegram Shtykov to Vyshinsky on a Luncheon at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the DPRK
Shtykov reports a meeting with Kim Il Sung, along with Chinese and Korean delegates. Kim Il Sung expresses his view on the prospect of a liberation of the South Korean people that is to follow the Chinese success in liberation. Kim expresses his view that the South Koreans support his cause for reunification which the South Korean government does not seem to purse, and that he desires to ask Stalin for permission on an offensive action on South Korea.
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January 30, 1950
Telegram from Stalin to Shtykov
Stalin asks Shtykov to relay a message to Kim Il Sung about North Korea's proposed offensive against South Korea and Soviet Union's request for lead from North Korea.
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May 30, 1950
Cable Nos. 408-410, Shtykov to Vyshinsky (for the Politburo)
Terenti Shtykov reports on Kim Il Sung's military planning for an invasion of South Korea and signals Soviet approval for the invasion.
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May 31, 1950
Ciphered Telegram No. 9849, Gromyko to the Soviet Ambassador, Pyongyang
Gromyko reports Stalin's approval of Kim Il Sung's request for the prompt delivery of medical supplies to North Korea.
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June 26, 1950
Telegram from Lake Success, Trygve Lie to the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Moscow
A telegram conveying the UN Security Council's resolution calling for North Korea to withdraw from the 38th Parallel.
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June 26, 1950
Top Secret Report on the Military Situation in South Korea from Shtykov to Comrade Zakharov
Report from Shtykov to Zakharov detailing North Korean advances on the first day of the Korean War. Included is a list of conclusions drawn up by Shtykov regarding the conduct of Northern and Southern forces thus far.
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June 27, 1950
Statement by the President, Truman on Korea
Truman's statement on the invasion of South Korea by North Korean forces.
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June 30, 1950
From the Journal of A.A. Gromyko, 'Reception of US Ambassador Kirk, 29 June 1950'
A.A. Gromyko delivers a statement on the start of the Korean War to U.S. Ambassador to the Soviet Union Kirk.
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July 01, 1950
Ciphered Telegram No. 34691 from Feng Xi [Stalin] to Soviet Ambassador in Pyongyang Shtykov
Reply from Stalin to Shtykov's telegram of July 1, 1950. Requests additional information on KPA plans and reaction to American internvention. Informs of intent to meet requests by Kim Il Sung for additional war materiel.
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July 01, 1950
Ciphered telegram, Shtykov to Stalin on the Political Mood in North Korea
Telegram from Shtykov to Stalin (copied to the Soviet leadership) describing the successes of KPA forces in the South. He also relays the concern of some of the DPRK cadre regarding American intervention.
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July 04, 1950
Ciphered Telegram No. 405840 from Shtykov to Feng Xi [Stalin]
Shtykov reports on a meeting with Kim Il Sung and Pak Heonyeong concerning requests for arms, advisers and advice on how to move troops more efficiently. Shtykov proposes resolutions and advice.
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July 05, 1950
Ciphered Telegram No. 3172, Stalin to Zhou Enlai via Roshchin
A telegram from Stalin to Zhou Enlai with regards to India's mediation in the PRC's entry into the UN, Chinese troop movements in preparation for a possible Southern/Allied counterattack, and Soviet planes flying over Manchuria.
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July 06, 1950
Ciphered Telegram No. 35678 from Feng Xi [Stalin] to Shtykov
Stalin approves of sending North Korea arms through China.
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July 08, 1950
Ciphered Telegram No. 405976 from Shtykov to Feng Xi [Stalin], transmitting letter from Kim Il Sung to Stalin
Telegram from Shtykov to Stalin (copied to the Soviet leadership) relaying a request from Kim Il Sung for military advisors.
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July 08, 1950
Ciphered Telegram No. 36275 from Feng Xi [Stalin] to the Soviet Ambassador in Pyongyang
Stalin sharply reprimands Ambassador Shtykovfor promising Soviet advisors to the North Koreans without permission.
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July 08, 1950
Handwritten Letter, Kim Il Sung to Joseph Stalin
About the 25-35 Soviet military advisors given to the Korean army.
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July 11, 1950
Telegram from the Chinese Communist Party Central Committee to Gao Gang
Due to the Korean situation, the Soviet government requests the use of air and railway transport through China, to which the Chinese side agrees.