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)

Leave Afghanistan [2] (24 Jan ’89* Pb)

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). * Imminent withdrawal of Soviet troops from Afghanistan (24 Jan '89*, Pb 146/VI) * ============================= [page one of thirteen] Return to CPSU Central Committee (General Department, Sector 2) … Continue reading Leave Afghanistan [2] (24 Jan ’89* Pb)

Irish request rejected (06 Jan ’89* ID)

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. * International Department rejects Irish request (06 Jan '89*) * ======================================================= [page one of … Continue reading Irish request rejected (06 Jan ’89* ID)