704.60d61/3: Telegram
The Ambassador in the Soviet Union (Steinhardt) to the Secretary of State
[Received December 3—1:05 p.m.]
1009. The Finnish Minister recognizes that his request made through me concerning the representation of Finnish interests in Moscow by this Embassy has been annulled by the action of the Swedish Government reported in my 998, December 2, 5 p.m., and 999, December 2, 6 p.m.15 Moreover, in view of the recognition by the Soviet Government of the “Kuusinen government” and the conclusion of a formal treaty with that government it is improbable that any third [Page 1021] power will be permitted to take over Finnish interests and that in consequence the Swedish request will be refused.
I have advised the Finnish Minister that if at any time we can informally be of assistance to the Swedish Minister I will be glad to cooperate.
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