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Ambassador Dobrynin/General Haig
11:30 a. m. April 14, 1972
D:
I just read this UPI 45. It is really something new and not
as in the past. It is not a demonstration as put to me. From time
to time, they have meetings of workers in our factories. There were
some 3, 5 and 10 weeks ago. Russian diplomats have said, as stated
in the UPI report, they thought the reaction in the Soviet Union to the
Vietnam warfare is mild compared to the past. Even your colleagues
are surprised it is SO mild. They are meetings of factory workers and
nothing new. I don't specifically understand that the President became
so concerned. My first impression in talking with you was it was
demonstrations on the streets. I was surprised at your message. I
don't quite understand the nervous reaction coming from Canada. It
is really mild and restrained according to the diplomats and your
UPI. From time to time they have meetings in factories. It is simply
a
natural
reaction -- they are just showing the war is going on and
we don't forget about it. It's nothing else. The war is intensifying
SO they have some meetings. It is not only not unusual but milder.
H:
I am trying to check up there -- they may have other sources.
D:
If I referred to this UPI 45, the Secretary General willbe
surprised. They understand it is mild. It is not quite clear to me.
When I read this source of information, I am puzzled and disturbed.
H:
They are in a meeting SO I am having difficulty reaching them.
D:
I understand it is a serious matter when the President directs
a message to the Secretary General. Check for other sources. If I
go with this one, they will be puzzled. Could you do it? When you are
in touch with Canada? When you called me I was disturbed. I thought
it was a demonstration in the streets. But these things happen from time
to time -- SO to speak to take XXXXX notice that the war is still going on.
It
is nothing against the United States.
H:
They may have some local reports we don't have here.
D:
That would be useful to me. The Secretary General will ask
where this information came from. They will ask why the President
is taking note about this special article UPI 45 -- where it specifically
said Russian diplomats said it was mild compared to the past.
H:
All right, I will call you.
D:
Mention it to Henry. I would like to clarify it before I pass
it (the message) to the Secretary General.
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