1893-1976
Eastern Europe
(372) documents
January 25, 1982
Cable discusses the influence of the Soviets in the Polish military, including their seemingly unlimited access to confidential material and intelligence. It also lists important Soviet officers.
January 20, 1982
Report tracks some correspondence between military and Politburo, compares and contrasts positions, and Soviet influence.
January 8, 1982
Report details further steps in the martial law process. Such as alleviating military pressure when regions are sufficiently calm, improving economic conditions and increased Soviet influence.
December 21, 1981
Report outlines the various factors leading up to martial law, including Soviet influence, possible Warsaw Pact intervention, and possible public backlash.
December 18, 1981
Report elaborates on how the imposition of martial law makes the Polish government more reliant on Soviet authorities.