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A. In view -f the anticipated 40 tr 50 ,eloruasian nationals f*,r2c,-Lingduring the next few months for VG.i3n- 0)AtI under theABZ41.* project as a resultof siottiuc carried out daring .uguet 1951 in France, Lelsitr., lzgland andGermany by four mewbers ot AK-SISTA 3 under CailIST. 2 1 1, direcUves,LUDI2G-4915) it appears that the operatioLal potantia of 3.LBI3U 1 andaffiliated organizations is beaming t matter of coacrete evidence.

B. Cur present :rnowledge 2f C.I.UST..; l's internal political trends andactivities is limited to the external media of their pollination*, .nd to ourbrief association vithCL.I31...S 2 awd 4. Thorouzh analysis of the avail-able CILBISTJ. 1 newspapers and pamphlets has not been possible due to langu-age difficulties.

C. It is expected that a clearer understanding oflar.1-1.)T. l's organi-zational structure will be reached in the near future when translated publi-cations and a detailed brief of C.LBISTn l's affiliated iarties will be madeavailable to us by 0.1.11.13T., 2.

D. On the strength of our present knowledge of the situation, augmen-ted by the productive results of our association with CaLlaSTA 2, and inanticipation of forthcoming amplifications and clarifications, anoptimistic opinion an C. :LTDISTA l t s future operational potential can be formu-lated at present.

2. RAPiORT :a111 CAUBISTA 2.

During meetings held between CALBI3TA 2,L,

Litgaon 29 and 30 .ugust 1951 and on 12, 13 and 14 September 1951, it hasbecome apparent that ULBIST. 2 earnestly desires and works towards com-

plete mutual understanding and good will. Present problems and future deal-ings within the Alaillat framewwk were discussed freely and in a spirit ofcooperation. Cml.iaSTA 2 1 s requests for financial support seemed tempered withmoderation, as indeed is his general approach to American aid. One has thefeeling that, unlike some of his emigre counterparts, his concept of collabor-ation with Americans is not merely a dea3er-squeezing proposition, but a jointeffort based on services rendered and returned. His attitude regarding Ameri-can personnel with which he has dealt is courteous and considerate. He doe's-'t seem to hold American operational efficiency in contempt, ehich has on

occasions been the case with other individuals, and has hastened the =d-ime beautiful operational friendships.

• CA1.I13ISTA 2 AJTIVITISS.

A. CALMISTA 2 1 11 degree of control over CAU:0S.KTV 1 withstood a testduring his visit here on 29 =pet 1951. He managed to talk uomanv 1 outof going to }Arils to see =HIM 4, uhich in view of possible exposure toRIS agents in Paris seemed extremely inadvisable. Since C.MOS41313 1, embit-tered by the postponement of his August dispatch, rigidly insisted on seeing

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CABISTA 4, a. compromise was reached A CALSI3T4 2 and a meeting between0A3JBISTA 4 and c..."izeoaxm 1 was arrarrifStraabourg on 6 September 1951with DESS present. Prior to seeing Oid.UISTI 2, CandaUTO 1 has also beenmost (unwilling to attempt a September dispatch. CALSISTA 2's interventionin this matter also brought satisfactory results.

On 10 September CAI:SISTA 2 arrived in ;Amish to participate in CAMFOSAMOl's final briefing. CARBISTA 2 had previously requested permission to attendCAkFOSANTO l's take-off in order to check his equipemnt. Upon being explainedthe impossibility of complying with his request, on the grounds of rigid regu-lations governing access to US military installations, =BINA 2 agreed to .merely go over each item verbally with CAUJSAPTO 1, and suggest changes, ad-time, or au titutions as the case may be. Me briefing was attended by

were sandr- -d141tIndnor changes relating to. CALT-Led/20 l's equip-

t ',egad with, and all aspects of CALPOSANTO l's mis-sion wall reviewed. Following the meeting, CALBISTA 2 and CALTOSAVTD 1 wereallammi complete freedom to confer in private and at length on matters per-taining to OALBISTA 1.

B. During conferences with ,D11/C

n 29-30 August 1951, Call-BISTA 2 stated that his summer ting program4Z: LIMA-6244) had producedan estimated 40 to 50 candidates for assessment. uaLfaSTA 2 handed us sevenpreliminary FRQs completed by candidates spotted in Germany.

On 12 September 1951, 0.11-sisTA 2 furnished us with a list of 28 namesof individuals located in Great Britain, three in France and one in Belgium,bringing to 39 the total of candidates thus far spotted by CZ3ISTA 2 avail-able for assessment.

C. On 30 August 1951 0:rnTSTA 2 was informed of the need to recruitBelorussian individuals eligible to perform the following functions:

11 An individual available to us in Munich to act as principle 4agent, cut oat, assistant in preliminary assessments, translator, liaisonwith CASISTA 2.

2/ An individual of Soviet background with operational and/orpartisan experience, to assist in training agent-candidates.

3/ A W/T instmwctor.

4/ An elderly couple to act as house-keepers for agent-candidatesin the training area.

CAZaISTA 2 promised to bring to kunich for assessment 0/A 1October 1951 an individual whom he feels will meet requirements to exer-cise the functions of principle agent (tl: item 1/). CALBISTA 2 expres-sed confidence in the possibility of filling the remaining slots of theproposed Belorussian staff within a few months.

D. In regards to the poor results of C.ALPOS.AIITO 3's assessment CK3:

140MA-6669) 0J.LBISTA 2 suggested that CAUOSAMO 3 might have been withholdingwar-time SS connections, thus throwing the assessment machinery off.

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During conferences on 30 August 1951 OAYBISTA 2 offered to loy:1into the Ca.:oil:TO 3 question on his next meeting with CALBISTA 4.

On 14 September C.Z.21.331+ 2 stated that both he and CALBISTA 4. backedCA3.1i)S.NT0 3 1 15 bona tide without reservations. GABISTA 2 showed marked dis-appointment when told that ti:...D.434inV 3 could under no condition be clearedon C,XXIST. 2 andcz,..an.. 4's recommendation alone.

It was explained to C.. LIST- 2 that .putting the assessment machineryin motion again on someone ohomwe felt had been, given an ample chance to provehis bona fide was an issue in itself Alichuould have to be carefully weighed.It was suggested to 1:.:L1St. 2 that he irocure us 1.ith a new life history byCAMSANIO 3, specifically disclosix„; ..:Ld elaborating on lies and falsifica-tions made durin; our assessment of the auk!eot.

Upon analysis of this new hiet.v7, E, final decision could be reechedby us as to the advis1bi1ity of re-assessing 011:10SZTO 3.

4. F011710.1. DaA AMU:a BI 0.1:BISUL 2.

A. =71.1115 2 considers Russian emigres organizations to be unsympathetictowards Belorussian problems in vieo of their predominantly Great Russianmem-berships. He feels that the question of self-determination paramount to Belo-russians interests is being pushed in the background in favor of what CA:6BI=2 terms "Russian imperialism". He favors cooperation among all Russian min-ority groups and the pooling of all resources, providing everyone concernedrecognize the Balorussian state as a political entity which now exists withinthe ussa, albeit under a government which is unacceptable to the majorityof its inhabitants.

B. 0.4kBISTA 2 stated that he woad like to .attend the meeting of theCouncil of the Belorussian rational Rada, which will be held on and around25 December 1951 in 1Zew /cork. If present, he intends to introduce and urgea resolution towards making the first step in the dirdotion of collaborationand understanding between all Russian emigre groups.

C. C.MISTA 2 urged the US to make concrete formulae and clear cutdefinitions and programs of future politipal policy and intentions regardingBelorussia, in order to draw the Belorussian masses to our aide.

D, On 27 ..ugust 1951, CARBISTA 2 was asked to furnish us with detailedinformation on the organizational structure of Belorussian political groupsthroughout the .0or3,d. In answer to this request, C.1.1.113T. 2 sent ticklers toBelorussian groups in various countries requesting latest data on this subjectsAnswers began coming in on 15 Septealer 1951, and CAOISTA 2 hopes to furnishus with a complete report 0/A 1 uctober 1951.

In the mean time Ca.BISTA 2 volunteered the following approximationson the subject: .

BZIORUSSIcH POLITIC/II ORGANIZATIONS IN BEIGIUL:

A. SidUZ BUCAUSOV U BEI0I (Union of Belorussians in Belgium).

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Headquarters: S Place Hoover. Louvain

Branches: Liege. Charleroi. Louse. daterschein.

Character: Cultural, educational. Lectures on current political topicsre: national issues.

Affiliated Organisation: SAM (SAM?. ARGerizAT4IAU BELDRUSIWAI ELIGhAT4I)President: Loco BIBLE.=Headquarters: 65 rue du Granvilliers, Faris.

3. ZHURTAVAND.; BELORUSOU liAlIATAHIOV (Society of Belorussian veterans)

President: Tneader TIKOFFJCZYK

Membership: 120

Headquarters: (Same is item A)

Branches: (Sams as item A)

MORMON POLITICAL ORGANIZATIONS IN ENGLAND:

A. ZHURTAVANIE HELAHUSAU U VIALIKM BRITTANI. (Soviety of Belorussians inGreat Britian)

President: 1.1exi-S-Malei

Membership: 1200

Headquarters: Penn Road 52. London N7.

Publication: Na. Lachu.

B. ZHURTAVZIR BELARUSAU CAL3AWTOIT U VILINI BRIMI (Soviety of Belorussiai.veterans in Great Britian)

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President: Group At HGroup B:

HeMbership: Group Ls 160

Character: Opposition voup. Opposed to the BRR. Considers that the legalGovernment should comprise of members of the Central RADA

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President: NNloila

Headquarters: 119 Bathrn St. Toronto, )ntario.

Publication: Belorusau emigrant

BELORUSSIAN 1-GIITICALORGANIiA2MONS IN AlGEMNA.

ZHURTAVAEB BGLORUSAU UlARHENTBIE.

President: BonstantiNEHLAK

Headquarters: Calls Itapiru 2681V. acina. Buenos Aires.

STUDENTS ORGZIZATIOUS:

A. Belgium: President: BoriNGULAHeadquarteririrMrloover, Louvain, Belgian:.

B. France: President: lachen7.111:0VICEHeadquarters: 13 Avenue de is BourdInnais. Faris (7)

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A. illeRUSEAIBAAORIEAVSI:AIE -4111/TAVARISU US.

I4esident: NikoligaCSW

Headquarters: 325 Bast 100th Street. NYC

Publication: Belarus.

B. CENTER OF DBUZUSaLAN VBVRAUS

President: (General:$(24E4

Headquarters: NM

C. BELORUSSIAN SCIENTIFIC ASSOCIATION

President: Ser J...3.41.041■TgiTTCH

Headquarters: 6 Vanderveort Place, Brook1m; 6, NiC.

Publications: Veda.

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D. Brudands President: Ceslau 8IPUVIC4 (priest)Headquarters: Marian House. HoldotAvermmt. London. 'A 124

E. US: President: ):10II5ija#Headquarters: test 100th St. FM.

As far as can be ascertained by CALMISTA 2 1s comments and verbal trans-lations of leading articles in the last isr.ue of "The Fatherland", the politi-cal line of this publication appears to be moderately nationalistic and gen-erally consistent with the conciliatory tone of CAZISTA 2'o own politicalstatements.

"The Fatherland" will be published on a trial basis with our covert fin-ancial support for the next three months (C: NASHFC-07419) during which timr"copies of the newspaper will be pouched to %ash.. for final analysis and disposi-tion.

'Since financial support for continued publication of the "Fatherland"pears to be CAl2ISTA 2 t e moat consistently pressing request, it is hoped that

^:final approval will be granted follcminc the three L.,11-ithe trial period.

• COMEEHED CSDEAR.ELOPE ASSESSMENT BROMIC?.

In view of the operational potantiU for both the CSOB and ZRELOPE pro-grams of the forthcoming 40 to 50 Belorussians(iRE: par. 1.), it was suggested'[...;that =mom and OSOB pool their assessment methods, resources and personnel.

The task of the assessment prop-az:will be to select:

(1) Tape A candidate (For Artisan-warfare training under ZREIOPE).

(2) Type B candidate (For agent training under CS)B).

A. Candidates willbe assessed at the =LOPE assessment center by theavailableZR...MOPE staff augmented by! a CSOB case-officer and a carriage-operator.

B. The assessment program governing each candidate riil be geared to lastapproximately one week.

C. Name-checks will be initiated by CSOB and ccupleted on all candidatesprior to their convergence on the ZRMOPE assessment center,

D. Candidates reading in Germany will be contacted by =WES spottersand directed by them. to the 7.131c)k3 assessment center.

R. Candidates residing outside of Germany will be contacted throughCALBISTA 2 channels, received by GSOB personnel and routed to the ZREMOFE

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F. Cover used by candidates to authenticate their movements to and fromtheir places of residence will be:

(1) Vacation trip: and if extensively questioned upon their return

(2) Admitted involvement in the LODGE BILL program.

G. After termination of assessment, Type A candidates will be directedto:return to their homes and await developments. Type B candidates will beturned over to CSOB for immediate training.

H. CE action will be initiated against candidates suspected of penetration

designs.

•: The above assessment program, has been tentatively scheduled to begin on

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RLOOFIENDATION

T In view of the eminently satisfactory results of CAVRTgTA 21 s Summer spo

ting campaign at a cost of 50,000 Belgian Francs, it is recommended that appro albe granted to finance his continued efforts in this direction.

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