Germany now wishes to consolidate her position in Eastern Europe by forming a neutral bloc between herself and Russia which would enable her to turn to immediate advantage any developments in Western Europe, well-informed British observers claimed today.
The Reich wishes to conclude an agreement with the Soviet to obtain raw materials and foodstuffs in exchange for manufactured goods, the same circles added A German mission will leave for Moscow next week, and Poland is already negotiating with Russia for a similar agreement, observers remarked.
Herr Joachim von Ribbentr German Foreign Minister now visiting in Warsaw, is trying to impress the Polish Government with the fact that Poland can profit only from friendship with the Reich. He is stressing that Ger does not intend to support any Ukrainian claims for a few years, it was understcod.—Havas.
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