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July 18, 1945	Coded Message from Cde. Sergey to Cdes. Pavel and Petrov Cde. Sergey reports on a battle in Yamatu between Chinese troops and a rebel detachment from Tarbagatai [Tacheng] District and advises the Red Army to send a detachment led by Sufy Akhum Surbayev to the region of Bay-Aksu [Akesu] to conduct partisan operations.
July 17, 1945	Telegram from Cde. Yegnarov for Cde. Beria Yegnarov reports on a rebel battle against Chinese forces in Manas and Chinese troop movements in the Barlik Range, announcing the troop movements he ordered in light of these developments.
July 1945	Telegram from Cde. Yegnarov for Cde. Beria Cde. Yegnarov reports on his meeting with "Sadyk," noting his persistent requests to begin military operations against the Chinese and for "Sadyk" to lead the operation against the Chinese in the South of Xinjiang. Yegnarov also describes military maneuvers in the Ili District and requests permission to transfer Red Army detachments in order to liberate the Tarbaghatai District.
April 29, 1945	Report from L. Beria and A. Vyshinsky to Cde. I.V. Stalin Beria and Vyshinsky summarize the prevailing conditions in the Ili District of Xinjiang, describing the equipment and foodstuffs seized by the rebels, the extent of Chinese army losses, and the provisional government headed by Alihan Tore Shakirjan. Urging Stalin to support the Ili Muslims' liberation movement, they offer suggestions for future actions in support of the rebel army.
December 17, 1959	Resolution No. 1384-615 on the Establishment of the Office of Chief Commander of Rocket Forces within the Armed Forces of the USSR Resolution outlining the responsibilities of the new Chief Commander of Rocket (or Strategic Missile) Forces.
January 8, 1991	Report on Meeting of the Commission of the CC CPSU on Military Policy on 12 December 1990 Discuss on the reform of the Soviet military and reduction of the armed forces.
December 26, 1959	CC CPSU Plenum Protocol, 'About the Measures of the Soviet Government Aimed at the Reduction of Iternational Tension' CPSU Plenum approves Khrushchev's proposals for unilateral reduction of armaments and personnel of the armed forces.
December 14, 1959	CC CPSU Presidium Decision, 'About Further Steps in the Struggle for Reduction of International Tension' CPSU Presidium approves Khrushchev's proposals for unilateral reduction of armaments and personnel of the armed forces, and directs military leaders to meet to discuss practical measures related to the proposal.
December 8, 1959	Khrushchev Memorandum to CC CPSU Presidium Khrushchev proposes a unilateral reduction of armaments and personnel of the armed forces, promoting a more positive international image while still maintaining strong defense capabilities.
December 7, 1988	Address by Mikhail Gorbachev at the UN General Assembly Session (Excerpts) Excerpts from an address by Gorbachev at the 43rd United Nations General Assembly Session. Gorbachev announced major cuts to the Soviet military presence in Eastern Europe and along the Chinese border.