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January 31, 1950
Ciphered Telegram, Shtykov to Comrade Stalin
As a response to Stalin's willingness to talk to Kim Il Sung on the issue of offensive attack to South Korea and on Stalin's request of lead, Kim Il Sung, according to Shtykov, responded that he would like to set up a meeting with him, and that he would take necessary measures for the lead to be delivered to the Soviet Union.
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February 07, 1950
Ciphered Telegram, Shtykov to Vyshinsky
Shtykov relays to Vyshinsky Kim Il Sung's questions regarding the central committee's decision to issue a loan, on whether they can proceed toward forming more infantry, and on if North Korea could use in 1950 the credit the Soviet government had allocated for 1951. In answer to Kim Il Sung's requests, Shtykov answered ambiguously, stating that more thought needs to be put in.
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February 09, 1950
Outgoing Telegram No. 2429, Vyshinsky to Shtykov
Vyshinsky relays that all of the things that Kim Il Sung requested are allowed.
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February 10, 1950
Ciphered Telegram, Shtykov to Vyshinsky, re: Meeting with Kim Il Sung
Telegram from Shtykov to Vyshinsky reporting the results of his meeting on the same day with Kim Il Sung.
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March 09, 1950
Telegram from Shtykov to Vyshinsky
In a telegram to Shytykov which he then relays to Vyshinsky, Kim Il Sung writes that North Korea requests of the Soviet Union military and technical support. In return, North Korea is sending the natural resources such as gold and silver to Soviet Union. Kim requests that a
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March 12, 1950
Ciphered telegram, Vyshinsky to Soviet Ambassador in Pyongyang (Shtykov) transmitting a Message to Kim Il Sung
Telegram from A. Vyshinsky to Soviet Ambassador in Pyongyang, Shtykov, to inform Kim Il Sung of reallocation of portion of 1951 credit (17 March 1949 agreement) to 1950.
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March 16, 1950
Telegram from Shtykov to Vyshinsky
Shtykov transmits Kim Il Sung’s March 14 letter containing requests for credit in the form of arms and other military equipment.
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March 18, 1950
Message, Stalin to Kim Il Sung (via Shtykov)
Stalin informs Kim Il Sung of the decision to approve of North Korean request of arms, equipment and specialist requests, per his March 4 message.
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March 21, 1950
Ciphered Telegram, Shtykov to Vyshinsky
Shtykov reports on his meeting with Kim Il Sung where Kim Il Sung requests a meeting with Stalin in Moscow.
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March 24, 1950
Telegram, Shtykov to Vyshinskyy
Shtykov informs Vyshinsky of Kim Il Sung's upcoming visit and the transportation arrangements.
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April 10, 1950
Ciphered telegram, Soviet Representative Aleksei Ignatieff in Pyongyang to Vyshinsky
In a discussion between Mao Zedong and Ri Ju-yeon, Mao expresses a positive attitude toward China-North Korea relations, though indicates he is unaware that Kim Il Sung was then in the Soviet Union.
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April 25, 1950
Telegram from Ignatiev to Vyshinsky
Report of Kim Il Sung and Pak Heon-yeong’s safe arrival into North Korea.
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May 13, 1950
Ciphered Telegram, Roshchin to Cde. Filippov [Stalin]
The telegram relays a request from Mao, conveyed via Chinese Foreign Minister Zhou Enlai, seeking Stalin’s “personal clarifications” of his stand on a potential North Korean action to reunify the country. Mao sought the information after hearing a report from Kim, who had arrived that day in the Chinese capital for a secret two-day visit and clearly claimed that he had received Stalin’s blessing.
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May 14, 1950
Ciphered Telegram No. 8600, Vyshinsky to Mao Zedong
The cable contains Stalin’s personal response to Mao's 13 May telegram. Using the code-name “Filippov,” Stalin confirms his agreement with the North Korean proposal to “move toward reunification,” contingent on Beijing’s agreement.
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June 19, 1950
Current Capabilities of the Northern Korean Regime
This report assesses the capabilities of North Korea in reference to; the Soviet position, the current political, economic, and military situations, and the current operations against South Korea.
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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 30, 1950
Cable No. 405743, Shtykov to Stalin
North Korea requests supplies and weapons from the Soviet Union.
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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.