The Archive · 1940

Soviet-Turkey Crisis

London, Oct

Diplomatic advices to London since conferences between representa ti 4 Britain, Turkey and Russia strengthen the belief that Russia does not wish to embarrass Turkey in the event the later aids Greece against Axis invasion or opposes a direct A: attack herself.

The advices came following conferences between Sir Hugh M Knatchbull-Hugessen, British Ambassador to Turkey and Mr. Sukru Sarajoglu, the Turkish Foreign Minis-Haidar Aktay, the M. V. M. Molotov, Soviet Foreign Minister.

"Moscow, although avoiding commitments, welcomes Turkish determination to resist any Axis advance toward the Straits, it was stated. Plans also are underway to enlarge Russo-Turkish economic relations, it is understood.—United Press.

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