Eastern European and Soviet Department: Soviet Attitude to the Falkland Islands Crisis

A file of correspondence and reports concerning the Soviet attitude to the Falklands War. The documents cover Soviet statements on the crisis; Soviet appeals for a diplomatic solution; articles published in the Soviet press criticising Britain's decision to take military action; and Soviet claims that Britain is being led by the interests of the United States. Other documents in the file cover discussions on the possible supply of intelligence to Argentina by the Soviet Union; concerns that the Soviet Union may use the crisis to increase its influence in Argentina; and concerns that the Soviet Union will use the conflict as a cover for its own military interventions in other parts of the world. The file also covers debates on the Falklands crisis in the United Nations; the actions of the European Community, which has introduced economic sanctions against Argentina; statements issued by U.S. officials; and reports on the crisis in the U.S. press.