HARD WINTER AHEAD
MORE SO FOR THE INVADERS
OPERATIONS WILL CONTINUE
r ! LONDON, November 21.1
The Russian Ambassador, M. Mai' sky, declared in London today that the Russian winter would not stop operations, although it would affect their character. He said that it would be a hard winter for both sides, but more so for the invaders than for the defenders.
He was speaking at a-luncheon of the Anglo-Soviet Public. Relations Committee.
Mr. Churchill sent a message, expressing his cordial good wishes for the success of the work of the committee. He said: "I am confident that the weight of opinion you represent, drawn frem so many and various walks of life, will be an encouragement for our allies in their struggle with the common enemy."
M. Maisky, referring to post-war policy, said that the Soviet Government would like the closest possible collaboration with Great Britain. He said that with good will on both sides all difficulties could and should be overcome.
The Foreign Secretary, Mr. Eden, spoke in agreement with M. Maisky, and also paid a tribute to the courage and endurance of the Russian soldiers and to the unity of J;he Soviet people. He revealed that the ships which carry munitions to Russia are now bringing back to Britain valuable war materials for Britain's war effort.
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Evening Post, Volume CXXXII, Issue 125, 22 November 1941, Page 9
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