VIOLENT ATTACK
THE SOVIET AND FINLAND. “UNDERSTANDING NOT DESIRED” MISLEADING WORLD OPINION. (United Press Association—Copyright.! (Received This Day, 12.55 p.m.) MOSCOW, November. iS. A few hours after M. Paasikiyi returned to Helsinki, the Moscow radio launched a violent attack against tho Finnish Government, accusing Finland of being backed by Britain. It declared that the pretence of the Finns that they are eager for an agreement with the Soviet is only a tactical move to mislead world opinion. They, don’t want an understanding with the Soviet. They are continuing the anti-Soviet policy. The radio added that British capitalists regard Finland as a barrier against the barbarous East. They have carried on trade with Finland at a loss to themselves for 20 years, from which cause the Finns’ anti Soviet policy lias 'sprung. " '
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Ashburton Guardian, Volume 60, Issue 31, 16 November 1939, Page 5
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