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December 10, 1981

Session of the CPSU CC Politburo

The Soviet Politburo discusses the Polish Solidarity movement and the possibility of imposing martial law in Poland to restore order and the communist party's authority.

August 28, 1980

Special Dossier on the Polish Crisis of 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

Directive from the CPSU Secretariat, 14 November 1980, Reducing Tourist Exchanges with Poland

The CPSU CC proposes to reduce tourism between the Soviet Union and Poland, given Poland's political situation.

December 11, 1980

Transcript of the CPSU Politburo Session, 11 December 1980

The Politburo approves the results of a meeting of Warsaw Pact officials. Kania offers assurances that PZPR will be able to control the Polish crisis on its own.

January 14, 1981

Directive from the CPSU Secretariat, 14 January 1981, with Supporting Cables

CPSU gives instructions to the Communist Party of Italy on how to deal with Solidarity leader Lech Walesa's visit.

September 10, 1981

Session of the CPSU CC Politburo, 10 September 1981 (excerpt)

The Soviet Politburo discusses dissent within Poland and the loss of power of the communist party in Poland.

September 17, 1981

Session of the CPSU CC Politburo, 17 September 1981 (excerpt)

Brezhnev informs the Politburo about his conversation with Cde. Kania of Poland on 11 September, 1981. He suggests applying strong pressure to Kania to put down the uprising.

October 29, 1981

Session of the CPSU CC Politburo, 29 October 1981 (excerpt)

Soviet Politburo meeting discusses removing Cde. Kania due to uprisings in Poland. It also addresses shortages of oil and supplies for export and use within the Soviet Union.

April 13, 1982

KGB Annual Report for 1981 (Excerpts)

In this report Andropov describes the successes of the KGB and Cheka in subverting the infiltration of counterintelligence of NATO countries and Solidarity in the Soviet Union.

October 29, 1980

Session of the CPSU CC Politboro on 'Materials for a Friendly Working Visit to the USSR by Polish Leaders'

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.

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