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March 1968	CPSU CC Decree, 'Concerning Our Steps in Providing Support for the Treaty on the Non-Proliferation of Nuclear Weapons' The CPSU CC outlines their next steps in promoting the NPT. Focusing on generating a positive domestic and international sentiment towards the treaty, the MFA and official Soviet media mouthpieces are tasked with promoting and explaining the NPT.
1968	Politburo of the CPSU CC, 'On the Draft Model Agreement of Non-Nuclear States with the IAEA [International Atomic Energy Agency] in Accordance with the NPT' This document references the draft model agreement of non-nuclear weapons states, instructing both the Soviet MFA and the Ministry of Medium Machine Building (which supervised the Soviet nuclear industry) to conduct negotiations with the US to solidify this agreement. After negotiating with the Americans, they are instructed to make sure that the project is approved by the IAEA Board of Governors and inform socialist UN member states and the GDR about the Soviet position on the NPT.
June 1968	CPSU CC Decree, 'On the Publication of the Soviet MFA's Statement about the Opening of the NPT for Signing' The CPSU CC outlines how they will publish the Soviet MFA's statement announcing the opening of the NPT for signing. Along with announcing the NPT's opening via a radio broadcast, the CC plans to publish the statement in the official Party and State newspapers, Pravda and Izvestia, respectively.
June 1968	CPSU CC Decree, 'Regarding the Signing of the NPT' The CPSU CC outlines the details and logistics of the NPT's signing in Moscow. Along with nominating a reception hall and authorizing Gromyko to sign the treaty, this decree focuses on the publication of an official memorandum suggesting urgent measures to end the arms race.
June 1968	CPSU CC Decree, 'Regarding the Reception in the USSR of Ministers of Foreign Affairs Coming to Moscow to Sign the NPT' This decree by the CPSU CC describes how the Soviet government plans to welcome the ministers of foreign affairs coming to Moscow to sign the NPT. Many of these ministers hail from other Socialist states, while representatives from other nations are invited at the discretion of the Soviet MFA.
1968	CPSU CC Decree, 'Regarding the Location of the NPT's Signing' A resolution from the CPSU CC about the location at which the NPT will be signed. The resolution approves the guidelines for Soviet delegates at the 22nd session of the United Nations General Assembly.
August 19, 1955	Proposal of the USSR Ministry of Higher Education on Providing Assistance to the Chinese People’s Republic in Training Specialists for Work in the Area of the Peaceful Use of Atomic Energy The CPSU CC agrees to assist the PRC with nuclear energy training.
September 1, 1944	George Kennan's Assessment of Soviet Political Figures Kennan assess Soviet officials. He focuses on Stalin to create a profile from his history and experiences.
August 9, 1944	Conversation Between Mikolajczyk and Stalin Stalin and Mikolajczyk discuss aid to Polish fighters in Warsaw and Post War Poland and Germany
June 5, 1944	Djilas’s Conversations at Stalin’s Dacha Milovan Djilas meets Stalin at his Dacha to discuss current affairs.