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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.
November 9, 1950	CC Politburo Decision with Approved Message from Gromyko to Roshchin with Message for Zhou Enlai Telegram from Gromyko to Zhou Enlai advising the latter to turn down the invitation for China to participate in the UN Security Council. It also explains the circumstances under which the invitation was obtained.
November 14, 1951	Ciphered Telegram No. 25902 from Beijing, Mao Zedong to Cde. Filippov [Stalin] Mao writes to Stalin of the ongoing armistice negotiations concerning Korea, specifically the proposed demarcation line (38th parallel). Mao also writes about monitoring, the exchange of prisoners of war, and economic considerations within China.
January 31, 1952	Ciphered Telegram No. 16008 from Beijing, Mao Zedong to Cde. Filippov [Stalin] Mao asks Stalin advice and instructions concerning issues raised during negotiations, particularly the establishment of a monitoring organ comprised of officials from neutral countries.