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September 29, 1950	Telegram from Shtykov to Gromyko and Stalin Shtykov gives an insider’s report of a meeting with Kim Il Sung and Pak Heon-yeong, in which they discussed the current desperate state of the KPA, possible advancement of the US forces over the 38th parallel and the extent of the enemy’s knowledge of Soviet Union deliveries to North Korea. Kim asks for advice concerning the appeal for military aid that the Political Council of the Worker’s Party of Korea plans to send to Stalin. Shytkov comments on the nervousness and desperation of the Korean officials.
January 31, 1950	Ciphered Telegram, Shtykov to Comrade Stalin As a response to Stalin's willingness to talk to Kim Il Sung on the issue of offensive attack to South Korea and on Stalin's request of lead, Kim Il Sung, according to Shtykov, responded that he would like to set up a meeting with him, and that he would take necessary measures for the lead to be delivered to the Soviet Union.
February 7, 1950	Ciphered Telegram, Shtykov to Vyshinsky Shtykov relays to Vyshinsky Kim Il Sung's questions regarding the central committee's decision to issue a loan, on whether they can proceed toward forming more infantry, and on if North Korea could use in 1950 the credit the Soviet government had allocated for 1951. In answer to Kim Il Sung's requests, Shtykov answered ambiguously, stating that more thought needs to be put in.
February 23, 1950	Telegram from Shtykov to Maj. Gen. A.M. Vasilev, Head of Soviet Military Advisory group in DPRK Telegram from Shtykov to Vyshinsky reporting the arrival of Lieutenant-General Vasiliev and the transfer of military adviser duties from himself to Gen. Vasiliev.
March 9, 1950	Telegram from Shtykov to Vyshinsky In a telegram to Shytykov which he then relays to Vyshinsky, Kim Il Sung writes that North Korea requests of the Soviet Union military and technical support. In return, North Korea is sending the natural resources such as gold and silver to Soviet Union. Kim requests that a
March 21, 1950	Ciphered Telegram, Shtykov to Vyshinsky Shtykov reports on his meeting with Kim Il Sung where Kim Il Sung requests a meeting with Stalin in Moscow.
November 25, 1950	CC CPSU decision with approved directives to Foreign Minister Vyshinsky and to Soviet Ambassador in Washington Soviet responses to the American installation of Japanese servicemen in Korea.
November 1, 1950	Telegram from Stalin to Shtykov Stalin wants to know in the North Korean government wants Soviet advisers, or if they would prefer to invite the Chinese.
April 21, 1964	Central Committee of the Communist Party of the Soviet Union Report on Arming the Democratic People's Republic of Korea Recounting experiences with the North Korean navy and promises to add more officers to the Korean armed forces, discussion of arming North Korean for relations with the US-occupied south.
July 4, 1950	Ciphered Telegram No. 405840 from Shtykov to Feng Xi [Stalin] Shtykov reports on a meeting with Kim Il Sung and Pak Heon-yeong concerning requests for arms, advisers and advice on how to move troops more efficiently. Shtykov proposes resolutions and advice.