SOVIET POSITION ON MALAYSIAN FEDERATION
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CIA-RDP79T00429A000100050001-3
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December 15, 2016
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October 16, 2003
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March 12, 1963
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The Soviet Union's massive military aid to Indonesia
was an important factor in enabling Indonesia to win a diplo-
victory in nest Irian. How effectively the Indonesians
can use these army in still in question, but they remain as
a viet--supplied threat to the Federation.
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7. Late last year the Indonesians reportedly claimed
they were under " oviet bloc" pressure to take "action" in
Northern Borneo, and that the tv'iets had assured then of
full support for Indonesia's struggle against "British is-
perialiem on Borneo." It is doubtful, however, that Moscow
is urging an all-out military attack which it would be will-
ing to back up with armed aid. It is more likely that Soviet
support for Indonesia would take the few of propaganda and
diplomatic backing as_ well an a continuation of arms deliveries
and military training.
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