Foreign Relations of the United States Diplomatic Papers, 1940, The British Commonwealth, The Soviet Union, The Near East and Africa, Volume III

740.0011 European War 1939/6298: Telegram

The Chargé in Yugoslavia (Bonbright) to the Secretary of State

Belgrade, October 28, 1940—6 p.m.
[Received October 29—7:45 a.m.]

479. My 478, of today. The Cabinet is now in session. We have been informed from a reliable source that an announcement is expected afterwards to the effect that Yugoslavia will maintain its neutrality but will defend its territory if attacked.

Bonbright