1893-1976
Eastern Europe
(372) documents
East Asia
1893- 1976
1879- 1953
1912- 1994
1890- 1986
North America
1898- 1974
1900- 1980
July 4, 1953
Molotov writes to the Soviet Ambassador in Beijing discussing the Korean War armistice.
March 29, 1953
Report that Kim Il Sung agrees that it is time to bring the war to an end, if not through military means than through negotiations.
September 4, 1952
Soviet, Chinese, and North Korean officials discuss the military situation in Korea and the status of armistice talks.
August 9, 1966
A survey of Soviet and Chinese involvement in the Korean War compiled in 1966 by an unidentified members of the staff of the Soviet Foreign Ministry archive. The apparent purpose of this internal history was to provide background information for the small group of Soviet officials who were at that time engaged in discussions with the People’s Republic of China and North Vietnam over possible Soviet assistance to the Viet Cong in their war with the United States.
June 13, 1951
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.
June 14, 1951
Letter from Mao to Gao Gang and Kim Il Sung, conveyed to Stalin, on a strategy for approaching and terms for an armistice. Issues considered include Taiwan, China's entry into the UN and the establishment of a neutral zone.
June 30, 1951
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.