V. I. Lenin

Source: ru:PSS/v46; en:CW/CW34;es:MT
Translated: machine translation (DeepSeek) from the Russian; AI-translated.

Their terms: 1) co-optation of four onto the editorial board; 2) co-optation? onto the Central Committee; 3) recognition of the League’s legitimacy; 4) two votes on the Council. I would propose that the Central Committee present them with the following terms: 1) co-optation of three onto the editorial board; 2) *status quo ante bellum* in the League; 3) one vote on the Council.

Then I would propose immediately approving (but not yet communicating to the belligerent side) an ultimatum: 1) co-optation of four onto the editorial board; 2) co-optation of two onto the Central Committee, chosen by the Central Committee; 3) *status quo ante bellum* in the League; 4) one vote on the Council. If the ultimatum is not accepted—war to the finish. An additional condition: 5) cessation of all trials, squabbles, and talk concerning the discord at the Second Party Congress and after it.

For my part, I will say that I shall leave the editorial board and can remain only on the Central Committee. I will go to any lengths and will publish a pamphlet about the struggle of hysterical scandal-mongers or rejected ministers**.