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- Konev, in order to expedite its departure. I tried to contact Admiral Poindexter twice Monday in order to determine why he helped the
42 communists in order to create a revolution. He is also helping drug dealers to demoralize our youth. He is working together with the Russians in infiltrating our four largest institutions — the Church, colleges and universities, the media and the US Congress. Castro is also threatening the United States by turning Cuba into a huge aircraft carrier (he received 3 billion dollars in armaments from 1981 to 1984). We can free Cuba because after 25 years, the Cubans who come to this country, as well as those who came before, care about liberating Cuba. They are the “Palladians of Freedom”. Three conditions are needed to free Cuba, which are: international, domestic and internal. Internationally, we need the Cubans to be defeated in Nicaragua and in Angola. When the 800 “Construction Brigadiers” on Grenada returned to Cuba, they created great unrest. If this were to happen in Nicaragua, the effects would be multiplied 10 times, and if in Angola, 40 times. Domestically, it is necessary to implement the Symms Amendment in the United States, which says that “the United States should help Cubans regain their freedom”. Castro is receiving 4 billion dollars in aid a year from the Russians and, as Napoleon once said: “to win a war, three things are necessary — money, money and money”. So far, we have not received a penny in aid. The Kennedy-Khrushchev agreement must be repealed by the United States. The Russians have violated it dozens of times. Internally, the 3,000 elite brigade must be removed from Cuba because it hangs like a guillotine over the heads of any of Castro’s com manders who wish to liberate Cuba. In the 5th century, the barbarians from the East conquered and destroyed Western civilization. Fortunately, we did have a renaissance, but if the Russians were to conquer Western civilization, then there would be no renaissance this time. We, who have lived under communism, have the mission to be the cru saders for liberty, democracy and freedom in this "Last Crusade”. We either save Cuba, or lose America! Afghan and Turkestani delegates during the ABN and EFC Conference in London, November 1985. 43 Konstanty Z. H AN F F Ph.D. (Poland) Report on the Situation of the Underground in Poland The ongoing struggle for the liberation of Poland from Soviet Russian oc cupation can easily be distinguished from the actual bloody war in Afghanistan, Mozambique, Angola, Nicaragua and most recently even in Vietnam and Ethio pia. The Polish freedom fighters are not conducting a hot war, not yet. How ever, it is a war, in which the Underground uses sophisticated methods of psychological warfare against the oppressive communist regime. The recent history of the Polish struggle for freedom can be divided into four basic periods or stages. Stage 1 covers the period from 1976 until 1979, from the strike at Radom until the formation of the overt anti-communist political party, the KPN (Con federacy of Independent Poland). This period is characterized by the economic collapse of the so-called socialist economy, weakening of the regime and open political activitization of the entire society. Stage 2 — the period from 1979 until 1981 — may be described as the birth and growth of the SOLIDARITY movement and the time of most visible activity of the KPN — until the introduction of martial law, or “Jaruzelski’s war”, as the people in Poland call it. Stage 3 is notably the period from the 13th day of December of 1981, the day when the greater part of the SOLIDARITY leadership went underground and also the day when the FIGHTING SOLIDARITY had been organized by Konrad Morawiecki, as a truly exemplary and contemporary underground net work of freedom fighters. This stage lasted until about the end of 1983 and it can be described as the time of preparations, planning and building foundations for the permanent anti-regime activities. We are now in Stage 4. The leadership of the KPN has again been arrested. However, it can be reasonably assumed that some 10-15 thousand members of the KPN are still active, although rather within the structures of the Under ground. The Underground has two main disposition centers: the SOLIDARITY in Warsaw under the leadership of Jan Bujak, which has a sort of a leftist leaning and keeps its profile within the limits of labor unions. It is anti-communist but still socialist to some degree and, therefore, its activities are less aggressive, centered mostly on publications and organizing of labor union cells in plants and enterprises. The second and probably the larger organization is the FIGHTING SOLIDARITY in Wroclaw, under the leadership of a scientist-mathematician Konrad Morawiecki. The FIGHTING SOLIDARITY has branches in many Polish cities, mostly in the southern and western parts of Poland. It is openly an anti-Soviet, anti communist and anti-socialist organization and seemingly the strongest one among the groups which could be described as freedom fighters. The number of active participants of the FIGHTING SOLIDARITY is estimated at over 80,000, with many more thousands of supporters and sympathizers. The mood of the country is best shown by the last demonstrations and street fights which took place on May 1, 1985. One of the slogans chanted by these 44 demonstrations was: POZDROWIENIA dla PODZIEMIA — Greetings to the Underground! It is clear that the political ideas of the KPN and of its founder, Leszek Moczulski, have not disappeared. One can see their continuance in the forma tion of a new political party called INDEPENDENCE (Niepodleglosc), created in 1984 around the editorial group of the underground newsletter bearing the same name and existing since 1982. This political party has recently signed an agreement on full alliance and cooperation with the FIGHTING SOLIDARITY. We call the current year of 1985 — the year of consolidation of the Underground. Many smaller groups of the resistance movement have suffered heavy losses. The regime is undertaking a massive and vigorous action toward eliminating the Underground. Many active freedom fighters are arrested. The regime openly admits that there is a core of some 1500 anti-socialists in the Underground. Of course, this number is only the official underestimation of facts. The strength of the FIGHTING SOLIDARITY is in its well organized, modern, para-military structure and in the use of sophisticated communication equipment. It is well adjusted to the realities of the day and it employs the most imaginative methods of psychological warfare. Unfortunately, I cannot go into more details, but let me mention just one example: the FIGHTING SOLIDARITY is able to go on the air on the official TV channels, suppressing the voice signal (although not the visual one) and air its own messages during the nightly newscast! The SB’s (Security Service, the Polish branch of the KGB) actions against the FIGHTING SOLIDARITY are totally ineffective and we have reasons to believe that this level of quality of the underground work will be preserved in the future, as well. The FIGHTING SOLIDARITY maintains friendly contacts with the Ukrainians and Slovaks. Leaflets were distributed several times in the Ukrain ian, Byelorussian and Russian languages, addressed mainly to the Soviet troops stationed in Poland. There is a good chance that the FIGHTING SOLIDA RITY’S activities will spread into the neighboring countries. The psychological warfare conducted by the FIGHTING SOLIDARITY could be expanded very seriously. However, the lack of assistance from the West and insufficient flow of funds from the exile communities are obstacles which are not easy to overcome. The West seems to be totally unwilling to create “disturbances” in the Soviet sphere of interests. The West does not want to acknowledge this simple fact, that Eastern Europe is the first line of defense. Destabilization of the Soviet empire in that region is the best way of stopping Soviet expansion elsewhere. Yet, this concept is till taboo in the official circles of Western governments. The goal of our struggle is obvious: destabilization of the Soviet Russian empire. However, the Polish Underground is well aware of the fact, that full freedom and independence can be achieved only, when and if, the Soviet Union is totally destroyed. The Underground also recognizes the fact, that Poland cannot regain her independence on her own. Poland will be free only when Russia will be confined within its own ethnic borders and will cease to dominate over other nations. We are here with you, because we share the strong conviction that there 45 cannot be a Free Poland without a Free Ukraine, as well as there cannot be a Free Ukraine without the freedom of all other Eastern European nations. We are the most natural allies. The fulfilment of our dreams is possible only through our full and close cooperation. Our brothers and sisters in Afghanistan, Mozambique, Angola, Nicaragua, Vietnam, Ethiopia, and in so many other places of the globe, are shedding their blood for our freedom and for theirs. This real war of liberation will not stop. It will spread. At present, the communists are still trying to avoid a confronta tion in Poland. But, if the repressions would trespass the limits of human en durance, then the violent resistance will be the last weapon of our nation. Gorbachev’s Welcome to France Last minute preparations were being made for an effective week of demonstra tions and protests against the presence of Gorbachev in France. The French socialist government banned all demonstrations and protests between the 2nd and 5th October, and manoeu- vered an extra 20.000 armed police on a 24 hour allert during the whole period of Gorbachev’s visit. Coinciding with all these stupifying precautions, the communist syndicate “C.G.T.” unexpectedly called a general railway strike halting 40% of all train arrivals to Paris. Nevertheless, on the eve of Gorbachev’s arrival, 1. 10. 85, a mass demonstration directed by “S.O.S. Freedom for Human Rights and Subjugated Nations” took place at Trocadero in Paris. “S.O.S. Freedom for Human Rights and Subjugated Nations” is supported by members of the European Parliament ie. Olivier d’Ormesson, Jacques Mallet, Phi lippe Malaud, and Jean Thomas Nord- mann, by members of the French Parlia ment, M. Ligot, E. Hamel, J. Medecin, and G. Mesmin, well known personalities like: playwright Fernando Arrabal, film producer Claude Berri, writers A. Be sançon, S. Labin, A. London and L. Powels, and members of the French Academy: Duc de Castries and J. Sou- stelle. Approximately 15 subjugated nations were represented. Each country had its own stand where leaflets were distributed, books sold, and information given about each country’s plight. The Ukrainian stand presented itself with banners condemning Russian im perialism and demanding the independence of Ukraine, Georgia, Byelorussia... The programme presented by "S.O.S. Freedom for Human Rights and Sub jugated Nations” lasted approximately 4 hours with a mass participation. First came the presentation of each subjugated nation’s flag on the tribune and then a speech by the President of “S.O.S. ...” Mr. Philippe Malaud, who thanked all the representatives of each subjugated nation for participating and expressed his contempt against oppression of all these nations. Following the speech, a representative of Afghanistan and Rumania spoke on behalf of the subjugated nations. From the Ukrainian community of France, Mrs. Zirka Witochynska-Cyran spoke of the Ukrainians’ fight not only against com munism, but also Russian imperialism for Russification is not a myth, but present reality. Concluding her speech, she reminded the public of the tragic fate of Yuriy Shukhevych. Once all the presentations and speeches had finished, numerous artists representing 46 their countries participated culturally, singing, dancing or reciting poems. Re presenting Ukraine, was the well known opera singer Oulana Cha'ikivska, who sang “Marichka”, written by a group of Ukrainian political prisoners, and “Kar- paty” in memory of her beloved Ukraine. After the artistic performances, the President of “S.O.S. ...” ended the dem onstration by thanking everyone for parti cipating and condemned the French government for prohibiting all demonstra tions during Gorbachev’s visit. However, not everyone, especially the Ukrainian Youth Organization “SUM” in Paris, was prepared to let the French public be manipulated by false, empty worded speeches prepared by Gorbachev concerning disarmament, the political and economic situation of Europe, and above all the “liberty, equality, and fraternity” of the “Soviet people” in the USSR for which the French population fought so dearly and regarded as three divine neces sities in life. In order to prevent the French public from being totally brainwashed, SUM solicitously spent five consecutive nights putting up 3.000 posters in every district of Paris. Unfortunately, two members of SUM were beaten up and nine arrested by the French police for putting up posters. Even though the French mass media reported very little about these actions, the subjugated nations achieved much sympathy from the general public, which was testified by supportive correspondence and demand for more information. Markian Cyran Above: Demonstration against Gorbachev’s presence in France. Below: Young Ukrainians hanging up posters protesting Gorbachev’s visit. 47 President Reagan’s Solidarity With People Of Ukraine On the occasion of a mass demonstration and a Great Concert of Ukrainian music and song — in tribute to the liberation struggle of Ukraine against Nazi Germany and Soviet Russia, during and after World War II — on October 6, 1985 in New York, President Ronald Reagan sent the following message to the Ukrainian Congress Committee of America: It is an honor to join with members of the Ukrainian Congress Committee of America as you gather to commemorate the 40th anniversary of the end of World War II. In his farewell address to the cadets of West Point, General Douglas MacArthur reminded us that "The soldier, above all other men, is required to practice the greatest act of religious training — sacrifice... he must suffer and bear the deepest wounds and scars of war.” More than forty years ago, your brothers-in-arms gave flesh-and-blood meaning to General MacArthur’s words as they offered their last full measure of devotion in resisting the twin tyrannies of Nazism and Communism that ravaged their homeland. In the darkness of untold hardships, their spirit of courage and self-sacrifice shone brightly. Although the shadow of tyranny continues to darken your ancestral lands, a spirit of hope and the yearning for liberty live on to inspire a new generation. I wish to express my solidarity with the brave people of Ukraine in your resolve to advance the cause of freedom and self-determination for your beloved homeland. God bless you. TH E W H IT E H O U SE WASHINGTON September 27, 1985 48 Senator Jesse Helms Defending Myroslav Medvid A Ukrainian sailor, Myroslav Medvid, who, on October 24, 1985, tried to escape from the Soviet grain vessel Marshal Konev near New Orleans, USA, seeking political asylum, was returned to the Soviet Union on November 10. He will most certainly face charges of “treason” upon his return. Such a decision by State Department officials caused outrage within Ukrain ian and other East European communities across the United States. Medvid was even subpoened by the Agriculture Committee to appear at a hearing. Federal judges refused to become involved saying that the courts should not become entangled in what they described as delicate matters of foreign policy. The following is a statement by Senator Helms on Saturday after the So viet ship Marshal Konev left port in Louisiana: I am dismayed that the U.S. State Department has prevailed in its insistence that the Soviet ship Marshal Konev be cleared to leave U.S. waters while My roslav Medvid is still aboard. Had it not been for this appalling development, Mr. Medvid would have been available to appear Tuesday before the Senate Agriculture Committee on a proper subpoena, properly served. Then the truth, whatever it is, would have been known. The Executive Branch has the authority to cooperate with the enforcement of the Legislative Branch subpoena. The Commissioner of Customs personally informed me of this authority after the subpoena was issued by a 13-1 vote of the Agriculture Committee. I made specific inquiry of the Commissioner on that point, and he responded honestly and factually. By obstructing the legitimate action of the Legislative Branch, the President’s advisors have failed to perform their Constitutional responsibilities. I have not talked further with the Commissioner of Customs, but it appears obvious that he was overruled in his attempts to fulfill his duties under the law. Once again, the State Department clearly decided it is more important to appease the Soviet Union than to allow a young man to have an unfettered chance for freedom. The point is this: The State Department itself has released documents show ing that Mr. Medvid was beaten by the Soviets and drugged with powerful, mind-suppressing drugs. Yet State Department officials persist in the unbeliev able claim that Mr. Medvid chose to go back to slavery of his own free will. This weird scenario that we have witnessed during the past few days clearly reveals that the State Department has shown, once again, its true colors. In fact, the very same diplomat who last year refused asylum to an East German family — including small children — has played a hand in the Medvid case, and as a result Mr. Medvid is on his way back to the Soviet Union. One can only speculate on his fate. I am reluctant to believe that the President is personally responsible for this action performed in his name, especially since more than two-thirds of the U.S. Senate asked the President two days ago to have Mr. Medvid examined in a third country. I urge the President, when he arrives in Geneva, to insist that the Soviets bring Mr. Medvid to Switzerland where he can have a chance to be examined impartially — after appropriate time for recuperation from his ordeal. Other wise, we may never know the truth about this tragic episode. Ukrainian Sailor - Victim of the Geneva Summit Memorandum for the record. From: David S. Sullivan, Legisla tive Assistant to Senator Helms. Subject: The Issue of Extra-Ter ritoriality in the Subpoena to Sea man Medvid. 1. On Friday, November 8, 1985, the Soviet Diplomat, Yevgeniy G. Vtyurin stated that the Soviet ship Marshal Konev, was “Soviet terri tory” and as such was “totally im mune from U.S. jurisdiction. At the time, I thought he was merely saying this for rhetorical effect to try to ex plain his attempts to deny that the subpoena for Seaman Medvid had in fact been legally served. I now be lieve, however, that Diplomat Yev geniy G. Vtyurin may have had some reason for believing this to be true. 2. It is possible that there was a secret agreement between the State Department and the Soviet Embassy in Washington at some point to grant the Marshal Konev extra-territorial status. If this is true, it could also M yro sla v M ed v id explain why the Konev’s captain was reportedly reprimanded for allowing American officials to board, and why I was refused permission to board the ship the second time by the diplomat. 3. It was reported to me that President Reagan told the Congressional Leadership on Friday, November 8, 1985, that he wanted Seaman Medvid to have a second interview by US authorities, and that he would not sacrifice Seaman Medvid for the Summit. On the morning of Saturday, November 9, 1985, Deputy National Security Advisor Admiral Poindexter ordered U.S. Department of Agriculture grain inspectors off the Marshal Konev, in order to expedite its departure. I tried to contact Admiral Poindexter twice Monday in order to determine why he helped the Soviets and thwarted the President’s wishes, but he would n Download Do'stlaringiz bilan baham: |
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