WW wanted to travel to the USSR. But the time wasn't suitable for us. I suggested traveling a bit earlier. We transmitted the requests to the ambassador, but have received no answer. With what sort of polit. slogan must we act against the adversary. "The mechanism is operating; the bow is stretched tight.". This is along military lines. We can defer the schedule for starting by a day: from Sunday to Monday (13./14.12). But no later. VG I am not fully informed about what you transmitted to the ambassador. I know what sort of work you carried out in preparing the introduction of martial law. It is very significant. You do have the forces. That much we know. If the church is stepping up its activity, that's because you did not give a rebuff to the enemy. And the church is continuing to exert pressure on the leadership.37 The leading officers for martial law are in good spirits, and there is no need to speak about any sort of adventurist action. You have real strength. You insisted that Poland is able to resolve its problems on its own. The friends spoke to you about this matter, and you remember it. We also spoke a lot about this at the DefMin Comm. mtg.38 It's now time to act. The date should not be postponed, and indeed a postponement is now impossible. I don't know what Andropov was saying. But friends remain friends. I will report all the questions to my leadership, and you must act decisively. If the Church had caused tension, you obviously would feel your weakness. Evidently, that weakness lies at the center of this deterioration. Yes, the mechanism has been neglected. We understand, and the leadership in Moscow understands. But does this mean that Cde. Jaruz. has not made a final decision?? Is that so? We would like to know this.39 As far as the arrival of Baibakov is concerned, he examined Siwicki About "Adventurism." We link this word with polit. consultations. How does the Soviet leadership assess our polit. our line.41 We are embarking on this action under the slogan "Salvation of the Motherland” and “National Salvation." VG Why has the question of military assistance arisen? We already went over all aspects of the introduction of martial law. Siw. The decision has been made. The premier requests that you look upon these matters with understanding. And again reminds you about his requests. Without help from outside, it will be difficult for us, the Poles. The enemy has said his final word. The sides have clearly staked out their positions. Now what is needed is a resolute struggle against the counterrevolution. A "Military-Revolutionary Council of National Salvation" has been formed and is already beginning to act. "They want to arrest 50 people from the old leadership." Mutual thanks and greetings. P.S.42 Siwicki left here dissatisfied. He got nothing new and heard nothing new from V.G. The WTO C-in-C has been restrained by Moscow!! 12 12 9:30 The WTO C-in-C held talks with Cde. Gurunov and gave an explanation along the lines of our telegram of yesterday under three signatures: Aristov, Kulikov, and Pavlov The ciphered message is very bad. The introduction of martial law is made dependent on the fulfillment of four points. Jaruzelski is demanding a meeting at the highest level, an answer about the provision of military assistance, etc. at 10:00 (Moscow time) Operational Groups from the Northern Group of Forces will be sent to the Pomer. and Sil. Mil. Dists. linked by a communications hub During the night, information came in that a "Revolutionary Council of National Salvation" has been formed, consisting of 15 people. M. V. Proskurin also relayed this information to me, though there are other reports that the title of this council included 16- but others!!47 analyzing it — in the title and by surnames, of whom does it consist? At 6:00 a.m. (local time) on 13.12.81 — Cde. Jaruzelski addressed the nation on radio and TV48 !? Walesa (Bujak, Michnik) have fled from Gdansk. Some of the leadership of "S" have been arrested. The navy - begins coastline operations at 6:00 (at 3:00 it was assigned the mission) Legnica- work is proceeding. They began with the detention of as many as 20 people. Merezhko reported that they have everything in order. In Wroclaw and Legnica, crowds gathered. Wroclaw 250-300 people. But no resistance was shown. The radio stn. has been placed under guard. NATIONAL UNDERGROUND 1.5 hours W. Jaruzelski (Dep. Min.) First Session of the Military Council of Nat. Salvation, from 11:00 to 19:30 To let the people know that the Army has saved the nation and the country The moment is chosen successful, there were no such things, and it is impossible to delay it any further Ideally taking account of the public mood and other factors. I. there is success, but difficulties lie ahead. The West will boycott, but the allies will help.49 Martial law can be extended by several months. But in accordance with measures to restore order in the provinces, they must display resolve, careful organization, and exactingness Sympathy for the Army and Navy is growing. I thought about dispatching a unit of honor guards - square caps A profound changes of cadres is necessary: a purge in the PZPR and the gov't. Carry it out immediately; all unworthy officials will be removed from their posts. Comdrs. alloted by zones. He believes they must allot zones for the commanders My Appoint Gen. Zielinski a secretary WRON. (head of Main Pers. Direct. in Min. of Nat.Def.) Remove the Katowice governor; appoint Gen. Paszkowski (former ambass. to Mongolia) Operation has begun in Warsaw In Khust Lenina measures were taken to restore order. 20 commissars at the Ministry Repeated assessment personal opinion (all the generals), repeated for everyone what was earlier |