Novikov telegram Flashcards
Who sent the Novikov telegram
Nikolai Novikov was a soviet diplomat in Washington
sent a telegram to Stalin setting out American attitudes and aims
When was the novikov telegram sent
November 1946
What did Novikov say
USA wanted to use their military and might try and dominate the world
Claimed uS was seeking to limit the USSRs influence in Europe
Since Roosevelt’s death they no longer wanted to work with USSR
Claimed US was preparing its public for war with USSR
What did Novikov views confirm
Stalins paranoia and fear of the USA
What tensions did the telegrams create
Each side misinterpreted each other, letting fear rule their attitudes
Instead of seeing each other as defensive and afraid, saw each other as aggressive and confident
How did the Novikov telegram make Stalin feel
Confirmed his paranoia and fear of the USA
