Telegram from Stalin to Mao summarizing his discussions with Kim Il Sung and Gao Gang on the issues of military advisors, air force training and assistance, and the implications of a potential armistice.

Telegram from Mao to Stalin relaying a query from Kim Il Sung on how to respond to a request for negotiations from Ridgway.

Telegram from Mao to Stalin confirming that the PLA will enact the reorganizations proposed by Stalin. Mao also talks about several considerations regarding the American proposal for armistice negotiations.

Telegram from Mao to Stalin advising on the manner in which he believes armistice negotiations should be carried out.

Telegram from Stalin to Mao advising how to reply to the American request for armistice negotiations.

Message from Stalin that the Koreans must talk with the Chinese about armistice negotiations.

Stalin’s response to Mao’s 21 June telegram, turning down his request for further arms and discussing the possibility of armistice.

Stalin sends his advice on peace negotiations to Mao, as requested by Mao’s telegram of the same day.

Mao writes to Stalin of the ongoing armistice negotiations concerning Korea, specifically the proposed demarcation line (38th parallel). Mao also writes about monitoring, the exchange of prisoners of war, and economic considerations within China.

Mao, via Zhou Enlai, informs Stalin of the position China means to take the discussion of the Korean question at the UN. Mao also asks Stalin’s advise about whether or not to sign non-aggression pacts with India and Burma.