Note to V.M. Molotov, Beginning of November 1946

Source: Tom 18

To Comrade Molotov

Regarding the matter of the alleged secret agreements at Yalta. The American press has been spreading rumors about supposed secret agreements reached at the Crimean Conference, particularly regarding the Far East. These rumors are being used to discredit the Yalta accords and to undermine Soviet-American cooperation.

I consider it necessary to state clearly and firmly that all the agreements reached at Yalta were recorded in the official protocols and are well known to the governments of all participating countries. There were no "secret" agreements at Yalta beyond what has been published. Any assertions to the contrary are fabrications aimed at poisoning the relations between the Allied powers.

If the Americans continue to spread these fabrications, we should consider publishing our version of events in the press.

I. Stalin