1893-1976
Eastern Europe
(372) documents
1909- 1989
1914- 1984
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April 5, 1990
This document concerns the meeting of the Politburo on the international division of the CPSU CC.
June 24, 1957
The Soviet leadership discusses the state of Soviet foreign policy after the Hungarian crisis and Khrushchev’s visit to the US. Molotov criticizes Khrushchev for recklessness in foreign policy direction. Soviet inroads in the Middle East and the Third World are analyzed. The effects of the crises in Eastern Europe are placed in the context of the struggle against US imperialism.
August 28, 1980
Memorandum to the CPSU Politburo from the Suslov Commission regarding a request by the Soviet Ministry of Defense to bring up to full readiness 3 divisions of the Soviet Armed Forces. The memorandum cautions the Soviet leadership that, in case the Polish Armed Forces switch allegiance to the counter-revolutionary forces, another 5-7 divisions might be necessary.
November 14, 1980
The CPSU CC proposes to reduce tourism between the Soviet Union and Poland, given Poland's political situation.
October 29, 1980
The CPSU CC Politboro discusses the anti-socialist movement in Poland, and how the Polish leadership should deal with the crisis. The Politboro begins to form an economic solution for Poland.
