Work with Socialist International (26 Aug ’77*, No 644/54)

Instructions to KGB station chiefs abroad about work on the Socialist International [R: 26 August 1977, No 644-54] 6 pp. (Copy of Russian original kindly provided by Mr Oleg Gordievsky.) =========================================================== Station chiefs (as listed) No. 644/54 Guidance-task concerning the Socialist International The new balance of forces in the international arena, the development of the … Continue reading Work with Socialist International (26 Aug ’77*, No 644/54)

Afghanistan Withdrawal (24 Jan ’89*, Pb 146/VI)

POLITBURO. The imminent withdrawal of Soviet troops from Afghanistan, seven measures; advisers offer five alternative scenarios, pp. 3-13 [R: 24 January 89, Pb 146-VI]. 13 pp (excerpts). ============================= [page one of thirteen] Return to CPSU Central Committee (General Department, Sector 2) within 3 days Workers of all Lands, Unite! COMMUNIST PARTY OF THE SOVIET UNION. … Continue reading Afghanistan Withdrawal (24 Jan ’89*, Pb 146/VI)

Irish request rejected (06 Jan ’89*)

* International Department rejects Irish request. INTERNATIONAL DEPARTMENT turns down request from Sean GARLAND (feature photo), General Secretary of the Workers' Party (Republic of Ireland), to provide "special training" for 5 people. 21 December 1988 memo in support from the KGB [R: 6 January 1989]. 2 pp. ======================================================= [page one of two] SPECIAL FILE Top … Continue reading Irish request rejected (06 Jan ’89*)

Block activists’ seminar (27 July ’88*, 1541-K)

KGB MEMORANDUM. 'Anti-Soviet elements' intend to hold an international seminar in Moscow, "The KGB and Perestroika", inviting prominent foreigners and former dissidents to attend [R: 27 Jul 88, 1541-K]. 2 pp. ========================== [page one of two] Top Secret 27 July 1988, No 1541-K To the CPSU Central Committee The intention of anti-social elements to hold … Continue reading Block activists’ seminar (27 July ’88*, 1541-K)