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August 1988
Varennikov reports on problems with the Afghan forces, including excessive demands for additional weapons and equipment and the unreliability of Afghan troops.
March 1988
Report that the US is continuing to hinder Geneva Accord negotiations between Afghanistan and Pakistan by "raising additional conditions that can only be considered an attempt to slow or even disrupt the solution of the Afghan problem."
Report on US economic and military aid to opposition forces in Afghanistan.
Varennikov makes recommendations for the Afghanistan military after the withdrawal of the Soviet army. He recommends retreating from smaller garrisons and outposts, and concentrating on "holding the most important areas and facilities of the country."
February 1988
Report on conversations with Afghan President Najibullah, who is optimistic about the future after the withdrawal of Soviet troops.
January 1988
Chart showing cost of Soviet military aid and economic aid to Afghanistan, including daily expenditures.
January 10, 1988
General Varennikov reports on a meeting with Layek, a close advisor of Afghan President Najibullah. HTey discussed steps necessary to strengthen the People's Democratic Party of Afghanistan and stabilize the country prior to the withdrawal of Soviet troops.
January 20, 1987
Dobrynin and Honecker discuss Gorbachev's recent visit to India and the preparations in Afghanistan for the withdrawal of Soviet troops.
October 24, 1986
Sino-Soviet relations and the Soviet withdrawal from Afghanistan are discussed.
June 1984
Report on combat operations over five months in Afghanistan and resulting improvements in the military situation.