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February 3, 1989	Report of the Soviet Ambassador Y. M. Vorontsov, concerning the current political situation inside Afghanistan and the possibilities of solving the Afghan question This document discusses the disagreements among Afghan leaders regarding a coalition government. The Soviet invasion, withdrawal, and the prospects for peace with Afghanistan are also revealed.
1999	Information regarding advisers, specialists, interpreters, and extended servicemen who died or were wounded in the period from 1980 to 1987 Informational graphs of the number of advisers, specialists, interpreters, and extended servicemen who died or were wounded during 1980-1987.
December 27, 1979	Soviet Foreign Ministry Circular to Soviet Ambassadors on the Situation in Afghanistan, Instructions for Meeting with Heads of Government 'Outside Interference' in Afghan affairs lead Soviet officials to provide limited military aid and supplies in order to stabilize Afghanistan. Soviets, in pointing to a time-table for their involvement, stated that they would leave Afghanistan as soon as the foreign interference no longer exists.
October 17, 1978	Soviet communication to the Hungarian leadership on the situation in Afghanistan This document discusses Hungary’s role in Afghanistan in terms of solidarity between the USSR and Afghanistan, and the impact of divisions within Afghan's political parties.
March 28, 1979	Soviet Communication to the Hungarian Leadership on the Situation in Afghanistan This document discusses the strained political situation in Afghanistan in terms of counter-revolutionaries attempting to overthrow the government. Such revolutions in part came from reactionary Muslim regions, some of which are replete with Shiites who may have been influence by the Chinese government.
December 28, 1979	Soviet Communication to the Hungarian Leadership on the Events in Afghanistan This document provides an overview of the Soviets concern regarding instability in Afghanistan. Such an unstable state of affairs was the basis for Soviet invasion into Afghanistan; Hungary's support is requested.
June 4, 1981	Transcript of CPSU CC Politburo Meeting (excerpt), 4 June 1981 The Politburo discusses the internal economic situation within the Soviet Union, the situation in Afghanistan (in particular the group "Parcham" and Karmal), relations with the US, and the treatment of Jews in the USSR.
1999	Dossiers of Alliance-7 Rebel Leaders Background information on political leaders in Afghanistan who fought against Soviet occupation.
December 29, 1979	CPSU CC Memo with Excerpt from Protocol #177/220, 29 December 1979 This memo includes the response of Brezhnev to President Carter's address concerning Afghanistan and US-Soviet relations.