To Comrade Malenkov.

I consider your draft reply to Yugoslavia regarding the refusal to pay debts to be completely incorrect. Protests are usually written regarding minor violations of law.

As for the refusal to pay debts, one cannot limit oneself to a protest. A protest in this case means acquiescence in the non-payment of debts, not to mention that limiting oneself to a protest means demonstrating one's weakness. Today I will speak with you by telephone about what reply should be given to the Yugoslavs.

I. Stalin.

The Politburo of the CC of the VKP(b) and the Council of Ministers of the USSR. 1945-1953. Pp. 327-328.

RGASPI. F. 558. Op. 11. D. 762. L. 29.