THE SECRETARY TO THE RUSSIAN PROTECTOR IN THINGS AND IN MORAVA, PRAGUE, inv. 2740, sig. 109-14/43

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-3 - 78 SENDER NOSKAU /Czech/: An editorial of the Pravda reveals the background that caused the border incidents on the Russian-Romanian border and thus tension King Karol , who had been negotiating with Hungary for a long time on the assignment of Romanian territory, wanted to have a justification and excuse for his actions before his own people. He therefore staged border-civilian cases on the Russian-Romanian border, in which the Russian border guards were attacked by Romanian troops and even planes. He naturally expected that these provocations would not remain unanswered and then wanted to spread the rumor that Russia was threatening the danger that he had to make concessions to Hungary and guarantee the borders of Romania by the Axis powers. King Carol also had the intention that this would result in a split between Germany and Rusaland. Russia protested against the Romanian action and denied the rumors spread by Romania. However, these denials were not allowed to be published in Romania. Now, however, the new Romanian government has finally recognized the unfair intentions of King Carol and forced him to resign. For a long time now, 4 American warships have been guarding the coast of Greenland, un americ. Mine interests to protect. 2ooo American. Soldiers have been re-established in Portorico and Panama to protect the Panuma Canal. The Japanese-French negotiations in Hanoi will continue. Japanese demands concern i/ the expansion of Japanese bases in Indo-China, 2/ the right to fly over İndochinas for japan. Aircraft 3/ the control of ports 4/ the cessation of defence work in Indochina 5/ the permission of Japanese troops if Chinese troops were concentrated at the borders. 6/ Supporting japen. Commercial leaders by French authorities. The Chinese press declares that the advance of Japan in Indochina will have serious consequences. China cannot passively behave. So.ooo Chinese soldiers -would immediately cross the border of Indohine if Japan would agree. Japan's policy will also encourage England and dig (A za joint action in the Far East. 10118