Foreign Relations of the United States, 1950, Korea, Volume VII

795.00/7–1750: Telegram

The Ambassador in the Soviet Union (Kirk) to the Secretary of State

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Moscow, July 17, 1950—midnight.
[Received July 17—6:17 p. m.]

155. Eyes only for the Secretary. British Ambassador informs that report his conversation Gromyko this evening is being repeated British Embassy Washington which will make available Department¹ (reference Embtel 99, July 11).

In substance he says that Gromyko stated Soviet Government desires peaceful solution Korean affair, believes Security Council should take appropriate measures that end, and Communist China should be represented in SC deliberations which should permit Korean people to decide fate.

Gromyko gave Kelly written statement Soviet position and declined comment on Kelly’s inquiry as to Soviet’s views North Korea’s continued hostilities against united will of 53 nations.

Department pass London. Repeated info London 54, eyes only Douglas.

Kirk

1. See the memorandum of conversation by Mr. Perkins, July 18, p. 419.