(Moscow)
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 #13, December 21, 11 p.m., from Kuibyshev.
 
     that as a result of the Moscow conversations between the delegation headed by Eden and
the Soviet representatives he added by Stalin full agreement was found to exist with repect to the
joint conduct of the War which is to be prosecuted until Hitlerite Germany shall have been
definitively vanquished.  Thereafter steps will be taken to prevent the recurrence German
aggression. It also states that insofar as post war reconstruction is concerned the conversations
have brought about an understanding between the parties which will facilitate further discussion of
the subject.
 
     When I asked Cadogan whether the reference to further discussion meant that the
conversations just ended would be resumed in the near future he replied that the next step to be
taken by his Government will be to consult with the Government of the United States.  He
expressed the opinion that it might be found advisable for the American and British Governmens
to agree as to their attitude toward post war problems and to present their agreement jointly for
the consideration of the Soviet Government.
     
     In the course of our general conversation I again inquired with respect to Stalin's attitude
                                                       toward the