V. I. Lenin

Trotsky. Russian Peace Delegation.
Brest-Litovsk

Reply

January 28, 6.30 p.m.

You know our standpoint; it has lately been confirmed, especially after Joffe's letter. We repeat: nothing remains of
the Kiev Rada, and the Germans will have to recognise this fact,
if they have not done so already.

Keep us informed.

Lenin