STATE SECRETARY FOR THE RUSSIAN PROTECTOR IN THINGS AND IN MORAVA, PRAGUE, inv. 2533, sig. 109-12/180

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4 x abserdd 7 dingigsrive shochononilh! l. Mr. Kitano's travel impressions after his communications. Japan: He is convinced that Japan will succeed in putting its demands on England through negotiations. However, the negotiations will be lengthy and difficult. Generally difficult and more expensive living in Japan since the beginning of the war. Although the Japanese people are ready for every sacrifice, there is little enthusiasm in Japan for an action against Russia. A war is enough. 2882e England/Russia: Whatever may be the result of the ongoing negotiations in Moscow, Russia will nevertheless do all it can to get involved in a conflict as late as possible in the event of an emergency. Moscow makes opportunity policy. France: Substantial upswing since the end of the People's Front regime. Berlin's willingness to pay tribute has made a big impression on .Kitano. However, the physical condition of the recruits leaves much to be desired. The Japanese soldier is on average in a better physical constitution. Berlin is not as busy as he expected: "Berlin is rarer dull". The German people certainly do not suffer from lack, but they also do not have everything they need. It is an essential necessity of German politics, the fulfillment - 2 -