International Fund [1] (8 Jan ’69* Pb)

POLITBURO. Set up an “International Fund to aid Left-wing, Workers’ Organizations”. Fund total, $16.5 million; Soviet contribution, $14 million, with sums to be contributed by fraternal socialist parties in Eastern Europe (pp. 1-2). Also contains the 8 January 1969 (Pb 111/163) decision (pp. 3-4), specifying how much political parties, organisations and movements are to receive … Continue reading International Fund [1] (8 Jan ’69* Pb)

Post-Invasion Interests (28 Jan ’80* Pb)

POLITBURO decision. Agree with recommendations of Afghanistan commission (GROMYKO, ANDROPOV, USTINOV and PONOMARYOV) for protecting Soviet interests worldwide after the invasion of Afghanistan. Includes 27 January 1980 (210-A) text of jointly signed recommendations [R: 28 January 1980, Pb 181/34]. 9 pp (excerpts). * Protect Soviet interests worldwide after Afghanistan invasion (28 Jan '80*, Pb 181/34) * … Continue reading Post-Invasion Interests (28 Jan ’80* Pb)