Alekseev discusses the response of Castro and Dorticos to certain documents.

Alekseev sends the results of a meeting with Cuban leadership, the Cubans were expressing discontent because of the fact that Soviet government had not consulted them on a number of issues.

Bakaev gives instructions to the captain of the “Amata,” regarding the UN representatives to be lodged on the ship.

Gromyko sends Mikoyan instructions on how to act toward Cuban and American officials, regarding the signing of the protocol after all weapons are removed from Cuba.

Soviet Foreign Minister Andrei Gromyko cables the Soviet Embassy in Havana that the Soviet leadership had decided to allow UNSG U Thant and his representatives to visit Soviet launchers sites in Cuba and verify that the launchers are being dismantled.

Alekseev comments on the general attitude of the Cuban people in regards to the blockade and mobilization of the Cuban army

Castro’s response to a Soviet Foreign Ministry telegram regarding the prohibition of special arms and possible US invasion.

Alekseev transmits the details of a meeting with President Dorticos, who relays the feeling of the Cuban people regarding Soviet withdrawal of missiles.

Alekseev transmits that Cuba’s army has mobilized and the subsequent affect on Cuba’s economy because of Kennedy’s recent speech. Cuba waits for the Soviet Union’s opinion on the recent events.

Gromyko asks Alekseev to relay a message to Castro regarding U Thant’s possible visit.