Matthews Notes
Leningrad, February 6, 1945, noon
- Communiqué–S. thinks wise to issue one
Mol . Preliminary One suggestion: add “common” enemy. Likes communiqué. No objection to mention Black Sea area. Must be approved by Stalin
- S. announces 3 questions before the 3 F.M. On first point.
Adding “dismemberment” to Art 12 & refer to EAC.
Mol. Accepts addition of word.
Eden. Another formula “and measures for the dissolution of the German unitary state” Would cover abolition of centralization of Germ. govt.
Mol: Will exercise sup. power… take measures for dismemberment of G. For peace & security of Europe necessary to dismember G.
Agreed to add: “And the dismemberment” after demilitarization.
No agreement on Russian change.